Best Stephen Perks Podcasts (2025)

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Perk on KD to HOUSTON, Caitlin Clark’s UNFAIR Power & Why Dwayne Wade is WRONG 27:32

6m ago27:32

27:32

Kendrick Perkins breaks down Kevin Durant's blockbuster trade to Houston, calling it the perfect move that makes the Rockets legitimate title contenders. Perk also gives his Game 7 prediction for Thunder vs Pacers, defends ring culture in the NBA, and explains why Caitlin Clark is the most powerful woman in basketball. Plus, Perk calls out Dwyane W…

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ROAD TRIPPIN’ Predicts OKC Will HUNT Haliburton, Stephen A. vs Memphis & Lakers $10B SALE 53:21

3d ago53:21

53:21

The Road Trippin' crew breaks down why OKC will target injured Tyrese Haliburton in tonight's closeout Game 6 of the NBA Finals, with Perk predicting "it's gonna happen tonight." The guys then dive deep into the Memphis Grizzlies' dysfunction, Stephen A. Smith's comments about Memphis' "safety," and why Desmond Bain looked like he got "a breath of …

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower with Helen Marukh 2:44:38

7h ago2:44:38

2:44:38

Former high school wallflower Helen joins Bree, who really should have been more of a wallflower in high school, to discuss the 1999 novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower. We discuss the pace of change in pop culture from the early to late 90s, how we see ourselves in Charlie, how to communicate deeply internalized feelings in a book versus a movie…

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Puking, squawking and pooping all over the place. Why the cormorant is Toronto's most divisive bird 8:43

21h ago8:43

8:43

Depending who you ask, they are either ruining the ecosystem or restoring it. David speaks to Ontario Nature's Andres Jimenez Monge about cormorants.

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How a new wellness centre at St. Mike's Hospital hopes to build trust with Toronto's Indigenous people 14:55

1d ago14:55

14:55

Roberta Pike is the director of Indigenous Wellness at Unity Health Toronto. She tells David about a new wellness centre at St. Mike's that is hoping to help mend the relationship between the healthcare system and Indigenous people in Toronto. Plus, why Marsha Shandur is encouraging people in the city to tap into the childhood joy of parachutes.…

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PERK Sounds OFF: Orlando Paid WAY TOO MUCH For Desmond Bane + KD’s Best Landing Spot 29:51

7d ago29:51

29:51

Kendrick Perkins sounds OFF after the Desmond Bane trade to Orlando, calling it an overpay and suggesting Memphis should blow it up. Perk also breaks down potential landing spots for Kevin Durant and Giannis, blasts the Knicks coaching search, and shares why he thinks the NBA Finals have been elite basketball despite the ratings. Subscribe to the R…

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The Butterfly Effect (2004) with Stephen Sajdak 1:57:18

7d ago1:57:18

1:57:18

Welcome to Season 3, where you can’t sleep at night, because everyone is screaming! We Hate Movies cohost, improviser and former Smash Mouth frontman impersonator Stephen Sajdak joins us to, for some reason, revisit the 2004 attempted Ashton Kutcher reinvention, The Butterfly Effect. We’d say Kutcher’s laughable attempt at a dramatic turn is the mo…

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What a Toronto man learned after hitting a pedestrian with his car 8:05

8d ago8:05

8:05

It was a normal coffee run -- until Michael Taylor heard the crunch. He reflects with David on the moment he hit a priest with his car and how it changed how he drives.

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Visual Leadership and Storytelling for a Volatile World: Todd Cherches on PYP 626 1:08:53

12d ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Remember Donna the Deer Lady, and her call to a radio talk show that electrified the nation? To refresh your memory, she was wondering why the highway department place the "Deer Crossing" signs at the busiest sections, where the deer were most likely to get hit by a moving vehicle. “Why are we encouraging deer to cross at the interstate? I don’t ge…

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The landlord offering private healthcare as a perk to its tenants 15:12

9d ago15:12

15:12

Colleen Krempulec is a managing partner with Hazelview Properties. She tells David why the company is offering private health care as an incentive to its tenants. Plus, David speaks to Vivian Stamatopoulos, a long-term care advocate, about a bill recently introduced by the province that would remove inspection reports from the public record after t…

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NBA Finals Game 2 Preview with Nkwain Kennedy! 44:44

14d ago44:44

44:44

After an EPIC comeback in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, The Pacers look to shock the doubters once again in Game 2. How will the Oklahoma City Thunder respond? Plus, we are joined by viral hooper Nkwain Kennedy! He joins Road Trippin' to discuss his journey to the US, how he's captivated the basketball world, and even gets some advice on how to take th…

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On tyranny, freedom and empathy with renowned U of T scholar Timothy Snyder 23:05

14d ago23:05

23:05

Renowned scholar Timothy Snyder talks to David about the impact of Donald Trump's populism and what is needed to forge a future beyond the removal of oppression.

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Royson James receives the Order of Ontario for his work at the Toronto Star 17:49

15d ago17:49

17:49

Royson James covered the city for 35 years as a journalist with the Toronto Star. Now, he's been honoured with the Order of Ontario for his work. He talks to David about how the industry has changed.

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The STRONG Formula for Thriving Through Change: Anna Glynn on PYP 625 1:03:13

19d ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Five short years from now, 2030 will be here—and the world of work (and life) is shapeshifting at warp speed. We're all going to have to do some serious surfing to stay afloat, let alone to participate in creating the world we want. Executive coach Anna Glynn helps sales leaders, which isn't me and probably isn't you either. But what she teaches th…

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Why the Knicks Got It ALL WRONG by Firing Thibs + NBA Finals Predictions 1:03:44

19d ago1:03:44

1:03:44

After coaching the Knicks to the Eastern Conference Finals, Tom Thibodeau has been FIRED! Where did he go wrong? Did he deserve to be fired? Who could replace him? Also, has Rick Carlisle outcoached everybody in these playoffs? How will he match his guys up against a dangerous Thunder team in the Finals? We answer all of those questions and more on…

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Episode 23: From perk to priority: the business case for workplace wellbeing with Ömer Döne 30:16

20d ago30:16

30:16

''A few years ago, wellbeing in the workplace was seen as a nice to have. Now it's become a must have. We are recognizing that the healthy workforce is not just beneficial for employees. It also reinforces their reputation, long-term resilience, overall success. In other words, it's also good for business'' Host Linda Jarnhamn talks to Ömer Döne, G…

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What Stephen Toope thinks about the brain drain, academic freedom and Donald Trump's fight with Harvard 11:34

21d ago11:34

11:34

Stephen Toope is the former vice-chancellor of Cambridge University and current CEO of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. He speaks to David about Donald Trump's feud with America's oldest and wealthiest school: Harvard University.

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Will Dallas Mavericks' fans hold Cooper Flagg to the Luka Doncic standard? 37:04

21d ago37:04

37:04

Swagu is BACK and talking about his Dallas Mavericks winning the NBA Draft Lottery and lining up to take a generational prospect in Cooper Flagg. Plus, Swagu shares why he's excited for a potential Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers matchup in the NBA Finals. Later, Swagu shares advice for Stefon Diggs after being seen on a yacht during New E…

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The American fugitive living as a self-styled psychic and trivia host in Toronto 15:29

23d ago15:29

15:29

CBC Senior Reporter Thomas Daigle tells us about the fascinating story of a Florida fugitive who was found living in Toronto -- after decades spent on the run from manslaughter charges. Plus, the touchless high tech farm in King City that may have a solution for our reliance on foreign food produce like lettuce.…

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Would a Ring Put Haliburton Over Reggie Miller?! Perk GOES OFF on SGA HATERS! 1:01:56

26d ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Does Tyrese Haliburton get ranked over Reggie Miller in Pacers history if he wins a ring? Is SGA already the Thunder GOAT over Kevin Durant? Is Jalen Brunson a bigger star in NY than Patrick Ewing? Can Anthony Edwards overtake Kevin Garnett? On this edition of Road Trippin', we settle some all-time franchise debates, discuss the possibility of Kevi…

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Shai Wins MVP! Can Any American End the Drought? & Inside OKC’s Elite Defense 57:46

1M ago57:46

57:46

After locking up his first MVP Award, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder look to add more hardware to their resume. Is this the BEST defensive NBA team ever? Is it accurate to criticize Shai for getting to the foul line, and does it even matter? And is there a fundamental problem with how hoopers in the United States are being ta…

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David's Pick: Does the GTA need to rethink how condo projects get financed? This developer thinks so. 9:12

1M ago9:12

9:12

Pouyan Safapour is president of Devron Developments. He speaks to David about what he thinks Canada is getting wrong about condos and why we should be ditching the pre-sale model.

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Jayson Tatum's Injury DEFLATED Every NBA Fan 1:16:46

1M ago1:16:46

1:16:46

After Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles in his series against the Knicks, fans hope for a speedy recovery, but what will the Celtics next moves be? And after being eliminated by the Pacers, do Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers need more grit to get to the next level in the postseason? Plus, is the first pick in the NBA Draft going to Dallas a …

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'Recession indicators' are everywhere on social media. But do they accurately reflect our economic situation? 11:08

1M ago11:08

11:08

Moshe Lander is a professor of economics at Concordia University. He unpacks the online anxiety around 'recession indicators.' Plus, our producer Alina Snisarenko took to the streets to hear what Torontonians had to say about it.

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Revolution from Within: Beth Green on Ego, Activism, and Spiritual Awakening: PYP 624 1:11:25

1M ago1:11:25

1:11:25

Beth Green has lived many lives: activist, Marxist, spiritual channeler, intuitive counselor, and founder of the Healing Arts Network. In this moving and provocative conversation, she shares stories from her remarkable life—beginning with her expulsion from Smith College for protesting nuclear weapons at age 16—and the wisdom she’s gained through d…

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David's Pick: The Markham pharmacist behind one of the world's most notorious deepfake porn sites 8:03

1M ago8:03

8:03

Senior Reporter Eric Szeto spoke to David about the CBC's exclusive investigation into one of the figures behind Mr. Deepfake -- one of the most visited porn sites on the internet.

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Tyrese Haliburton is CLUTCH! | Warriors Win After Steph Injury 1:10:38

2M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

Tyrese Haliburton just put his team up 2-0 on the Cavaliers, and wants everyone to know about it. Has he managed to silence the claims that he is overrated? Plus Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield lead the Warriors to victory after Steph Curry exits with an injury. What does the road ahead look like for Golden State? Join us on this edition of Road Tripp…

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The Cowboys FINALLY did something 31:51

2M ago31:51

31:51

Swagu is ELATED that the Cowboys traded for George Pickens and discusses his fit with Dallas, how talented he is, how Dak is the best QB he's ever had, and why he makes the Cowboys a playoff team. Plus, he highlights the physical play in the NBA playoffs and reacts to the four remaining series. 0:00 Welcome 0:58 The Cowboys traded for WR George Pic…

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Navigating Chaos with Compassion: Zach Stone on PYP 623 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Zach Stone’s life arc runs from teenage “knucklehead” to crisis negotiator, trauma-informed facilitator, and head-of-product for thirty health-ed dev teams. In this rich, funny, and occasionally hair-raising conversation we drill down into the how of navigating chaos — on a subway platform, in a corporate boardroom, and inside your own nervous syst…

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What does your phone number say about you? 10:10

1M ago10:10

10:10

There's a new area code in the GTA. David speaks to Laura Cavanaugh, a professor of psychology and behavioral sciences at Seneca Polytechnic, about it. Plus, our producer Shyloe Fagan hits the streets to hear what area codes mean to Torontonians.

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Episode 22: The power and perils of purpose with Geoff McDonald 34:31

2M ago34:31

34:31

''Leaders in organisations, I think, are fearful to measure the wellbeing of their people. And by the way, there are now plenty of measures out there — and they are fearful because they kind of intuitively know that the results are not gonna be good. I really do believe that organizations today have a hugely negative impact on the overall health an…

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As Premier Doug Ford calls for elected judges, is the move being supported by Ontario's law community? 15:47

2M ago15:47

15:47

Adam Weisberg, Vice President of the Criminal Lawyers Association of Ontario, responds to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's comments around judges being too "lenient" toward repeat offenders. Also on the podcast: an exhibit celebrating vintage Toronto postcards.

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Haliburton's Dad CROSSED the Line + Giannis' Future 35:33

2M ago35:33

35:33

Swagu discusses if Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks is in jeopardy, the San Antonio Spurs as a potential landing spot, how Tyrese Haliburton's dad went too far getting in Giannis' face, the NFL Draft in Green Bay and the Shedeur Sanders discourse.0:00 Welcome to The Swagu Podcast0:23 Giannis' future with Bucks5:12 Haliburton'…

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Does strategic voting have a harmful impact on democracy? 22:59

2M ago22:59

22:59

Dennis Pilon, chair of the Department of Politics at York University, says results of the recent federal election calls for the need for electoral reform. Also on the program, former NDP senior staffer and strategist Jordan Leichnitz on what went wrong with the party during the federal election.

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Controversial Calls Are ALL OVER These NBA Playoffs! 1:12:18

2M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

After two controversial calls in the final minutes of the Lakers/Timberwolves series and Knicks/Pistons series, we talk about what it is the refs are trained to look at, the reviews at the end of games for a playoff series, and how these calls can alter the outcome of a series on this edition of Road Trippin'. We also dive into Tari Eason's family …

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In the 2025 federal election, were there any real winners? 10:23

2M ago10:23

10:23

Mark Carney delivered a rare fourth term in power for the Liberal Party on Monday night. But the race was considerably tighter than initially expected. The CBC's Catherine Cullen offers insight into what's next for the Federal parties, on the morning after election night.

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A GTA mother speaks out after Uber drove away with her 5-year-old in the back seat 9:05

2M ago9:05

9:05

After a terrifying incident involving an Uber ride and her young daughter, a GTA woman says Uber customer support refused to contact the driver involved. Police told CBC Toronto they tracked down the driver with no help from the ride-share company.

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It's been five years since the army was called into Ontario's long-term care homes. What have we learned? 17:08

2M ago17:08

17:08

Five years ago today, Canadian soldiers were urgently deployed in some of the GTA's hardest hit long-term care homes. Places, like Orchard Villa in Pickering. David speaks to Fred Cramer, whose mother died at that facility. And reflects on the anniversary with Samir Sinha, a Geriatrician with Sinai Health and University Health Network.…

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Why 'please' and 'thank' you might go a long way in the era of artificial intelligence 15:02

2M ago15:02

15:02

The CBC's Farah Nasser tells us how the Israel-Hamas war may be the defining issue for so me voters. Plus, technology expert Francis Syms explains why every word counts in your conversations with artificial intelligence—for the planet and possibly for the future of humankind.

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Kawhi Leonard Puts EVERYBODY On Notice | Lakers Even Up Series 1:07:19

2M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

The Lakers and Clippers evened up their first round matchups, and the buzz around both teams is LOUD! Kawhi Leonard showed everybody he can still be a force, and LeBron and Luka gave the Timberwolves an answer. How will each series play out? Plus, we dive into the Eastern Conference matchups, and add to the dinner bet between Channing and Perk on t…

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