Best Pub Talk Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Why a proposed 'new capitalism' is contested 54:08

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It’s loathed and celebrated, by both the left and right. It's called The Great Reset. To conspiracy theorists, it's a plot by global elites at the World Economic Forum to control our lives. To its supporters, it represents a gentler, more humane form of capitalism. IDEAS contributor Ira Basen lays out the origins, its aims and its potential, for bo…

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How mass media can make and break fascism 54:08

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What happens when original artworks become endless copies? German philosopher Walter Benjamin called it the death of "aura," and his concept predicted our digital age. He describes "aura" as the energy that encases an object. In the '20s, Benjamin experimented with hashish under medical supervision, and his thinking while on drugs evolved to a theo…

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Tales from an Outback Pub, 14 Canadian Wolves & Adam's Alter-Egos 2:30:25

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MAN CAVE REPLAY: A Scotty Phillips Special! 52:20

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October 1st, 2025- Scary season for the Titans 49:18

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A Double-play tonight as Elijah and Phil hold down the fort while Kenny is away. Reaction to a wild weekend of college football and what looks to be a downward spiral for the Titans.By PhilTuckerVO

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What life was like for Luke Galati in a psychiatric ward 54:08

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Writer and filmmaker Luke Galati shares what it is like living with bipolar I disorder and staying in a psychiatric ward — an experience he says feels like being in a fish bowl. While being hospitalized meant he lost his sense of freedom and control, he never lost hope. Luke's documentary is both a personal essay and a series of conversations with …

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How Inuk activist Aaju Peter learned to 'decolonize' her mind 54:08

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Aaju Peter was 11 years old when she was taken from her Inuk community in Greenland and sent away to learn the ways of the West. She lost her language and culture. The activist, lawyer, designer, musician, filmmaker, and prolific teacher takes IDEAS host Nahlah Ayed on a tour of Iqaluit and into a journey to decolonization that continues still. *Th…

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Can the fierce wars of today end in peace? 54:09

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If intractable conflicts in the 90s could end in peace agreements, is there hope for the ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and beyond? What can we learn from the successes and failures of the past about how to create a more peaceful world? And what solutions are obstructed by lack of will? Nahlah Ayed and guests explore what peacemaking and rebu…

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Holy Wars, Road Laws, The Truckie’s 10 Commandments & The Confession Session with Bill Edgar 2:43:12

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Ria Lina Gets Forensic: Microneedling 14:29

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Former-forensic-scientist-turned-stand-up-comedian Ria Lina examines the gap between the science we’re sold by the wellness industry and the science that’s done in a lab – particularly when it comes to treatments that boast anti-aging effects. This episode, she’s joined by comedian Geoff Norcott to see if Microneedling can make their faces look any…

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TRUCKIE TUESDAY: AdBlue, Bruce & the Vanishing Truck-Stop Dinner 56:29

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How rhythm helps us walk, talk — and even love 54:01

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Rhythm is more than a fundamental feature of music. It's what makes us human. Rhythm begins in the womb and the heartbeat. And neuroscience research reveals that for the rest of our lives, rhythm will continue to have a core impact on our innermost selves: how we learn to walk, read and even bond with others. Rhythm — as one researcher puts it — is…

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The natural — and unnatural — history of air on Earth 54:08

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Air is one of the most essential elements for human life. Yet even though we depend on air, we humans are dramatically changing the atmosphere — making the air unbearably hot in some parts of the world, unbreathable in the most polluted parts of the world, and pushing the climate toward tipping points. As humans who caused this, we have to adapt to…

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The Most Fascinating Woman You've Ever Met: The 'Ketamine Queen', Kerrin Hofstrand (and other stuff) 3:02:54

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September 24th, 2025- Part two, catching up with Brad Willis 1:02:09

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Wrapping up this week's show with our Six Pack to Go picks and an interview with Brad Willis, Executive Director of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and Mike Keith's spotter for Vols Radio.By PhilTuckerVO

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September 24th, 2025- Part one 1:07:20

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We had a lot of ground to cover this week, so here's part one of this week's episode. Part one covers the leadoff double and reaction to this past week, along with our Dudes and Duds. We also start to look ahead.By PhilTuckerVO

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Why the world feels like a shipwreck 54:08

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For thousands of years, Shipwrecks have been a mainstay trope of literature and storytelling. IDEAS dives into the history of shipwreck tales to discover the allure of maritime disaster, why they resonate today, and why life so often feels like it’s heading for the rocks.

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“2006 Anthems: The Year That Ruled the Radio” 4:57

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Send us a text Step into the time machine with One Drink Podcast as we rewind to 2006—the year when Myspace ruled, flip phones were cool, and every song on the radio was a certified banger. From hip-hop anthems to pop powerhouses and rock tracks that still slap today, we’re reliving the best hits that defined the mid-2000s. Grab a drink, crank up t…

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Can a conference change our troubled world? 54:08

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As the United Nations turns 80, calls for reform are louder than ever. Against the backdrop of multiple global crises, strongman diplomacy and rising threats from climate change to AI, a growing campaign is calling on the UN to revisit the outdated charter established in 1945 and work on reinventing the organization. "We need to start rethinking wh…

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Was justice served by South Africa's peace accord? 54:08

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The apartheid era in South Africa ended in 1991 with the National Peace Accords. The peace agreement also paved the way for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Yet TRC head Desmond Tutu considered the process “scandalously unfinished.” Lawyer Prakash Diar agrees: "You don’t undo centuries of colonization just like that.” Diar and writer Kagiso L…

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Optus Carks It (Again), AdBlue Bill Shock & Tinfoil Hats 2:36:57

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#15: From Thrift to Trend with Kate Dreyer and Jessica Meyer of The Shop 1:08:55

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In this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie celebrate fall in Iowa City, discussing local events like Taste of Iowa City, Oktoberfest, and the University of Iowa’s homecoming parade. The main feature is an in-depth interview with Kate Dreyer and Jessica Meyer, two of the three owners (along with Kay Boyer) behind The Shop, a unique boutique on South Du…

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Glenn Moore's Almanac 28:46

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Comedian Glenn Moore looks in his almanac at world events and what he was doing at the time. In this episode, a deadly spy operation causes Glenn to suspect his completely innocent Russian flatmate who just happens to have a novelty cigarette lighter in the shape of a gun. And not a novelty gun in the shape of a cigarette lighter. Perhaps best-know…

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Can a trucker's life entice young people to take the wheel? 54:08

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An Ontario trucking union predicts a shortage of 30,000 truckers in Canada as old hands retire faster than new ones take on the job. IDEAS producer Tom Howell visits a trucking school in northern Ontario, where recruits consider their options, and the road ahead. *This episode originally aired on March 4, 2024.…

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Listen to the sound of metal in musical form by 8 composers 54:07

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Eight composers, five instruments, and a world of metal. IDEAS explores a project by the University of British Columbia called The Heavy Metal Suite that conveys the challenges and opportunities of the mining industry, through music. Each composer draws inspiration from their country’s mineral resources in their original pieces. *This episode origi…

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What if Alanis Morissette wrote about 2025 with " Ironic " song 1:49

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Send us a text This week we have a remix of Alanis Morissette " Ironic " song made with all of todays funny and humorous issues. See if you can relate to any of the funny problems in the song. One Drink Podcast One topic for One Drink. Topics are different and fun unlike the main media. Gods N Gladiators Custom Clothing / Wall Art Disclaimer: This …

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Olympic Rings, Death Stings & Banquet Things with Mark Beretta 2:13:00

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September 17th, 2025- Football season is heating up 58:45

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This week the guys look back at a few of the upsets in college football and make their underdog picks for the coming weekend. After the usual Dudes and Duds, and some NFL talk, Kenny brings back some old favorites with some Yeah or Nay and Which is Worse and Why.By PhilTuckerVO

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MAN CAVE REPLAY: Sneakers, Stocks & Staged Shots? 55:52

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Without justice, can unbearable grief subside? 54:07

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In June 1985, Air India Flight 182 exploded off the coast of Ireland. It's considered the worst terror attack in Canadian history. Sujata Berry's 16-year-old brother, Sharad was on that flight. The shock of his horrific death morphed into an unshakeable grief. The family's sorrow was augmented with the lack of justice for victims' families — a flaw…

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Why smell — our invisible superpower — deserves more acclaim 54:08

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Smell this yogurt, is it still good? Our sense of smell has the ability to keep us healthy and safe. In fact in some cases, our ability to detect "off" foods using our sense of smell can be superior to dogs and other animals. Smell is often undervalued and yet capable of inspiring profound admiration if we stop turning our noses at it. Producer Ann…

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How leaders in the former Yugoslavia forged peace in 1995 54:08

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For almost four years, the Bosnian War in the former Yugoslavia was characterized by ethnic hatreds, atrocities, and a refugee crisis. So when leaders of the warring factions were sequestered in an American air base and forced to come up with the 1995 peace agreement known as the Dayton Accord, the world was relieved. But is a cessation of violence…

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Gav-Gav Nights, Rotten Remakes & Precious Bastards with Rod Hannifey 1:50:44

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John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme: 2025 Special 44:36

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2025's instalment of John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme is forty-five minutes of the funniest things John thought of in the last year, performed by John and his regular cast of Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin and Carrie Quinlan, with composer Susannah Pearse at the piano and Sally Stares on the cello. Please note that listening to …

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Snack Icon: The Hostess Fruit Pie 16:59

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Send us a text On this episode of One Drink Podcast, we’re taking a delicious stroll down memory lane — straight to the snack aisle! Join us as we unwrap the legendary Hostess Fruit Pies, from apple and cherry to lemon, blueberry, and beyond. We’ll debate which flavor really deserves the crown, swap stories about sticky fingers and Saturday morning…

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TRUCKIE TUESDAY REPLAY: Robo-Loaders & Bay-Blockers 31:53

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How our education system is far from its original ideals 54:08

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Acclaimed author Gabor Maté joins the conversation in part two of our series exploring Wilhelm von Humboldt’s public education system. Maté is a former English teacher. In this episode we ask: Is Humboldt's 200-year-old system equipped to meet the challenging demands of the 21st century? And does it still reflect his ideals, especially at the unive…

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Deadly Shots, Dangerous Drives & Man Cave Stocks 2:37:17

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Meet Alex Neve, the 2025 CBC Massey Lecturer 19:45

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Ahead of the Massey tour, Alex Neve sits down with Nahlah Ayed to talk about his lectures, Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World. This year, the lectures are coming to: Toronto, Sept. 19 Vancouver, Sept. 25 Edmonton, Oct. 1 Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Oct. 15 Ottawa, Oct. 30 Tickets are available now for the 2025 CBC Massey Lectures — a…

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Public education was built on this key concept — now it's gone 54:06

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Two hundred years ago, Wilhelm von Humboldt created the education system as we know it today. At the heart of his philosophy of education was the concept of Bildung — reaching one's inner potential. Yet over the years, as his public education system was adopted, Bildung may well have been the critical piece left out. *This episode is part one of tw…

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September 10th, 2025- A full slate of football 1:14:05

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A loaded show for the crew this week as we look back on the first full weekend of NFL and College Football games provided plenty of drama. We also peek in on the MLB as the final push to the playoffs winds down.By PhilTuckerVO

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How this 19th-century Indian feminist defied colonial customs 54:08

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In the 19th-century, feminist and scholar Pandita Ramabai travelled America delivering lectures on how the caste system and patriarchy shaped the trajectory of women’s lives. When she came back to India, she explained America's customs around gender and race relations, and their experiment with democracy. IDEAS explores her rich life and legacy. Gu…

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Why there's no place like Oz 54:08

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was an instant bestseller in 1900. It's still popular today, with a sequel to the movie Wicked coming out this fall. For 125 years, there have been an abundance of derivative works of Oz, from Broadway musicals, films, comic books, sitcom parodies and more. IDEAS follows the proverbial yellow brick road to uncover how thi…

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Lessons from last century’s failed Mideast peace deal 54:08

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When Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat met in Washington to sign the first Oslo Accords in 1993, it was supposed to usher in a new era of peace and lay the groundwork for a more stable Middle East. Three decades later, the Accords are primarily remembered as a failure. Nahlah Ayed and gu…

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Stones Pub Interview with Tyler Stone / Supporting Local Businesses 21:37

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Send us a text This week we got to interview owner Tyler Stone of Stones Pub. He lets us know how it all started with his journey on to owning a successful bar. Check out some of the great ideas he has for the community and how getting the jumbo wings separates his bar from others in the Town of Henrietta. Get to know Tyler and his bar Stones Pub i…

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Poisoned Beef, Tariff Grief, & Political Beef with Pauline Hanson 1:44:10

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Icklewick FM 28:49

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We return to Icklewick one year after the explosive events of Mischief Night. With Amy’s whereabouts still unknown and the rest of the team scattered, Chris has been struggling to keep Icklewick FM on the air from his home studio. Things are deffo looking bleak until he receives a mysterious call from Mainland Europe... Icklewick FM is created and …

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TRUCKIE TUESDAY REPLAY: Fatigue, Fast Food & a Few Hard Truths 34:40

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How the principles of St. Augustine guide the Catholic Church 54:08

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Pope Leo XIV has been deeply influenced by St. Augustine, and so, the fourth century titan of Western thought has re-entered the global conversation. IDEAS Producer Seán Foley reaches out to Canadian scholars who have read St. Augustine closely to determine what it is about how Augustine’s thought and character might shape the Catholic Church in th…

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2025 Preview- AFC & NFC South 18:02

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Another bonus episode as we wrap up our annual NFL season previews with a look at the AFC & NFC South divisions. We take a look at each division with where we think they'll finish the season, one big question for each team, and a player prop bet for the season for each team.By PhilTuckerVO