Best Tracy Nicholas Podcasts (2025)

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Nicholas Sparks teams up with M. Night Shyamalan 25:03

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You probably didn’t expect the bestselling author of “The Notebook” and the acclaimed director of “The Sixth Sense” to start working together, but you’ll be glad that they did. Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan have collaborated on a supernatural love story that’s being released as a novel first, followed by a movie next year. It’s called “Rem…

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Leith Ross on grief, community and showing up even when it’s hard 28:55

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Leith Ross is a Juno-nominated singer-songwriter whose music blew up on TikTok during the pandemic. Now, they’ve released their sophomore album, “I Can See The Future,” which sees them embracing radical optimism to envision a better world. Leith sits down with Tom Power to talk about building community even when it’s hard, and why they opted for a …

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Blue Rodeo look back on 30 years of Five Days in July 35:58

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On the 30th anniversary of Blue Rodeo’s best selling album “Five Days in July,” bandmates Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor join Tom to recall how they found refuge in Greg’s Ontario farmhouse to create a Canadian masterpiece.

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Episode #173 Dina Berrin From Reiki Roots to Mystic Mastery: Dina Barron on Tarot, Charms, and Finding Your Way Home 57:08

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What if your daily energy practice was as ordinary—and essential—as brushing your teeth? We open with a clear look at Reiki as steady nervous system care and a quiet path to self-healing, then welcome author, intuitive guide, and coach Dina Barron to map how tarot, numerology, palmistry, astrology, and a delightfully simple charm system turn inner …

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Natalie MacMaster on family, love and Cape Breton fiddle music 40:15

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Natalie MacMaster is a virtuoso Canadian fiddle player from Cape Breton who’s brought traditional East Coast music to the rest of the world. She was nine when she got her first fiddle, but she felt like she already had nine years of experience at that point because she had been surrounded by fiddle music from the time she was born. Now, Natalie has…

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Tikkun Olam..Healing the World at Shemesh Farms - Nicole Pitman 44:31

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Nicole Pitman or “Nicky” is Director of Shemesh Farms in Malibu, California. Shemesh Farms is a small herb farm with a big impact. Built in connection with The Shalom Institute on a foundation of inclusivity, sustainability, and interconnection, they offer employment, programming, and community to adults with diverse abilities. An L.A. native, Nick…

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Dropkick Murphys stand up for themselves — even if they lose fans 34:39

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For nearly three decades, Boston’s Dropkick Murphys have been the loud, proud voice of working class punk. They’re the kind of band that’s stood for something since day one. But these days, even their crowds aren’t immune to the polarizing divides running through America. Knowing full well it might turn some fans away, frontman Ken Casey has been s…

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Wolf Alice realized they were dreaming too small 18:30

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What do you do after you’ve released three albums that have all been nominated for or won the biggest music prize in your home country? Well, for the English rock band Wolf Alice, they decided to wander down a path leading to Laurel Canyon. On their beautiful and expansive new album, “The Clearing,” Wolf Alice drop (some of) the guitars and venture…

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katherena vermette on being a descendant and a future ancestor 29:24

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What does it mean to be a descendant and a future ancestor at the same time? In her latest book of poetry, “procession,” katherena vermette aims to answer that question for herself — and she just might inspire you to think about it, too. katherena is an award-winning, critically acclaimed Michif (Red River Métis) writer from Winnipeg, whose work sp…

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Geddy Lee recalls the Rush show he'll never forget 20:19

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Two years ago, Rush frontman and bassist Geddy Lee joined Tom Power to talk about his memoir, “My Effin’ Life.” He discussed his experience as the son of Holocaust survivors, dropping out of high school, and what he remembers about the late Neil Peart’s audition to be the band’s drummer. Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!…

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Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane sings like Sinatra 39:22

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How a banned sex scene led Robert Lantos to build a Canadian film empire 35:39

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Canadian film mogul Robert Lantos has spent his career bringing Canadian movies and TV shows to the screen. In fact, some say he kick-started the whole industry. Producing films for the likes of Atom Egoyan, David Cronenberg and Sarah Polley, Robert has truly shaped Canadian cinema over the last 50 years. He sits down with Tom Power to talk about h…

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Why PIQSIQ wrote a song about Mahaha, the Inuit tickling demon 17:42

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What if the bad guy in your nightmare didn’t chase you, but tried to tickle you to death? That’s just one of the Inuit legends reimagined by the throat singing duo PIQSIQ on their haunting new album, “Legends.” Back in the summer, sisters Tiffany Ayalik and Inuksuk Mackay of PIQSIQ joined Tom Power to talk about the record and why they’re embracing…

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Episode #172 From Reiki Beginnings to a Buffet of Psychicness with Julie Ryan 1:03:05

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Start with a skinned knee, add a mother’s hands, and watch doubt melt into curiosity. Our guest, Julie Ryan—medical intuitive, medium, inventor, and self-described “buffet of psychicness”—joins us to map the practical, grounded side of energy work: how Reiki opened a door, why consent and ethics are nonnegotiable, and what actually happens when you…

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Alex Edelman says good comedy shouldn’t be funny all the time 34:09

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Comedian Alex Edelman has had an exciting past couple of years. He won a Tony and an Emmy for his acclaimed Broadway show “Just For Us,” which then became an HBO comedy special. It recounts his experience as a Jewish man covertly attending a meeting of white nationalists in New York, and it earned him a spot on Time Magazine's list of the 100 most …

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How To Sing For Money? Ask Maggie Andrew 11:38

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Maggie Andrew is one of the most exciting artists coming out of the East Coast right now. She drops by our studio to set up the title track off her new EP, “How To Sing For Money.” Plus, she talks about the tension between art and commerce, and how to keep the magic of making music alive. Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!…

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Don’t ask Cillian Murphy what his movies are about 24:34

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Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer, Peaky Blinders) doesn’t like to do a lot of interviews — that’s what people say. The Oscar-winning Irish actor now stars in the new Netflix movie, “Steve,” which follows a head teacher at a last-chance reform school. It’s set in the mid-1990s, over the course of one critical day in the life of a student named Shy. Durin…

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Alyson Stoner on the cost of child stardom 20:45

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Alyson Stoner is one of the most recognizable former child actors of the mid-2000s. They got their big break dancing in the music video for Missy Elliott’s “Work It,” before eventually appearing in successful film franchises like “Cheaper by the Dozen” and “Camp Rock.” But in their new memoir, "Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything," Alys…

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Benny Safdie tells the inspiring story of a loser 32:47

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Celebrated filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems, Oppenheimer) did something outside his comfort zone when he made his latest film, “The Smashing Machine” — he directed it without his brother, Josh. Starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Emily Blunt, the film tells the true story of former wrestler and mixed martial artist Mark Kerr. During …

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Gustavo Gimeno on Igor Stravinsky’s 1967 Toronto curtain call 13:21

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Back in 1967, Igor Stravinsky, the legendary classical composer, ignored his doctors’ advice and conducted the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in what would turn out to be his final public performance ever. Now, the TSO is honouring that concert and Stravinsky’s legacy with a new recording of his 1920 ballet, “Pulcinella.” Gustavo Gimeno, the orchestra’…

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For Tantoo Cardinal, there’s no turning back 24:29

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For more than five decades, Canadian acting legend Tantoo Cardinal (Dances with Wolves, Killers of the Flower Moon) has worked tirelessly to bring nuanced Indigenous stories to the stage and screen — and she says there’s no turning back now. Back in June, Tantoo joined Tom Power to reflect on her remarkable career, and why she’ll never stop advocat…

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He used to steal his mom’s copies of Vogue — now he works there 24:29

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As a kid growing up in Nipissing, Ont., Christian Allaire dreamed of being part of the glamorous world that he saw in his mother’s Vogue magazines. Now, he’s the senior fashion and style writer at Vogue in New York. Christian writes about that incredible journey in his new memoir, “From the Rez to the Runway.” Earlier this year, he sat down with To…

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How losing his voice made Patrick Watson a better singer 28:39

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What happens when you build a career being a singer-songwriter and then you permanently lose your voice? That’s what happened to acclaimed musician Patrick Watson, whose life was completely upended for months due to that traumatic surprise. Without being able to sing his own music, Patrick turned his attention to writing and composing music for oth…

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Why Sebastian Gaskin started embracing his Indigeneity in his music 18:29

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Sebastian Gaskin is a musician from Tataskweyak Cree Nation in Manitoba who fuses his culture with R&B, rock and pop music. Earlier this year, he joined Tom Power to talk about his debut album, “Lovechild,” how he came around to embrace his Indigenous identity in his art, and why writing joyful and hopeful songs is just as important to him as writi…

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Episode #171 Psychic Sisters: Trinity Oracles Shares Their Spiritual Journey 52:52

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What happens when three sisters discover they share extraordinary psychic gifts? The Trinity Oracles join Tracy to reveal their journey as "the world's only trio of psychic sisters" and how energy healing transformed their abilities. Jasmine, Erica, and Candace pull back the curtain on their spiritual development, describing how they each discovere…

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Scarlett Johansson was “humbled” directing Holocaust survivors 32:07

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What does the title of “highest-grossing actor of all time” actually mean for a Hollywood star? For Scarlett Johansson, who currently holds that position, it means directing her first feature film without any pressure of achieving box office success. In her directorial debut, “Eleanor The Great,” there’s not an explosion or sex scene in sight, and …

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“Having the space to fumble" shaped Hanorah’s music 12:21

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Hanorah is a singer-songwriter from Montreal who’s opened for Mavis Staples, and grew up listening to Etta James and Joss Stone. But on her latest EP, “Closer Than Hell,” Hanorah moves beyond her early soul influences and explores a new voice. Earlier this year, she joined Tom Power to tell us how she started songwriting, why she’s happy she didn’t…

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Sterlin Harjo was roasted for being a genius 23:55

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As a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship (also known as the MacArthur Genius Grant), you could say filmmaker Sterlin Harjo is a certified genius. He’s responsible for creating the groundbreaking series “Reservation Dogs,” which follows the lives of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma. Now, Sterlin is back with a new series called “The Low…

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Amy Millan had to break up with her guitar 23:56

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“It’s not you, it’s me.” That’s the line Amy Millan used to break up with her guitar. The Canadian singer-songwriter had lost the love she had for her instrument and wasn’t sure it would come back. But after taking a break from her band Stars, she found herself working on her first solo album in 15 years. It’s called “I Went To Find You” and it cam…

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Brett Goldstein is obsessed with love stories 22:09

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If you could take a test that told you who your soulmate was, would you do it? Would you trust it? That’s the premise of the new movie “All of You,” starring and written by English actor Brett Goldstein (best known for his role as Roy Kent on “Ted Lasso”). Set in the near future, the story follows two best friends who are torn apart when one takes …

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Akinola Davies Jr. turned a childhood memory into an acclaimed film 24:09

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Earlier this year, a new movie called “My Father’s Shadow” made history when it became the first Nigerian film to be officially selected for the Cannes Film Festival. Set over the course of a single day in Lagos in 1993 (a day that happens to be one of the most catastrophic in Nigerian history), the film follows two young boys who join their father…

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Rachel Bobbitt’s debut album is an emotional homecoming 15:50

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Rachel Bobbitt is a Nova Scotian singer-songwriter who currently lives in Toronto, makes music in Los Angeles, and tours all around with bands like Men I Trust and Blonde Redhead — but her debut album is a homecoming of sorts. It’s called "Swimming Towards the Sand” and it takes a sweeping and introspective look at the emotional landscape of the pl…

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Mark Ronson looks back at his rise in the ’90s DJ scene 42:39

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Nine-time Grammy winner Mark Ronson is responsible for producing some of the biggest pop songs of the last few decades. He’s worked with the likes of Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Amy Winehouse. Now, he’s released a new memoir, “Night People,” which traces his early years working as a DJ in nightclubs around New York City. Mark joins Tom Pow…

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Episode 47 - Nora Herold 1:10:00

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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode I have a conversation with Nora Herold who is a healer, reiki master and who regularly channels multiple entities. We discuss energy work, talk about how magic and folklore are intertwined and we get treated to a spontaneous channeling session! You can find Nora at: https://noraherold.com/ Question…

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Episode #170 Sarah Tye: Intuitive Tarot: Channel of Higher Guidance 37:03

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The spiritual toolbox is vast and varied, with each modality offering unique ways to connect with higher guidance. In this illuminating conversation, intuitive tarot reader Sarah Tai reveals how Reiki energy work became a foundational element of her spiritual journey and professional practice. Though initially skeptical about energy healing, Sarah'…

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Toni Collette acted her way into appendix surgery as a kid 24:46

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Toni Collette (Hereditary, Little Miss Sunshine) is known as one the most dynamic and versatile actors of her generation. From her star-making turn in the Australian comedy “Muriel’s Wedding” to her Oscar-nominated role as a struggling mom in “The Sixth Sense,” she’s famous for playing visceral characters with big, messy emotions. In this candid in…

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How Joan Shelley found inspiration in Toronto’s frigid winter 16:09

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American singer-songwriter Joan Shelley is back with a new album, titled “Real Warmth.” She joins guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about recording it in Toronto (in the dead of winter during a blizzard, no less) with producer Ben Whiteley. Plus, she sets up a track called “New Anthem.”

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Zosia Mamet was in a Nyquil-induced haze when she auditioned for Girls 25:40

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Actor and writer Zosia Mamet is best known for playing the role of Shoshanna Shapiro on the hit HBO series “Girls.” But there’s a lot more to Zosia’s story that you may not know. In her new book of personal essays, “Does This Make Me Funny?” she writes about being bullied as a child, her experience with an eating disorder, and the ups and downs of …

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This musical is a digital detox for our brains 26:20

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Are we all addicted to the internet? Digital technology feels like something we can’t live without, but with all the physical and mental health issues it's creating, it’s also starting to feel like something we can’t live with. A new production of the musical “Octet” is looking at this dilemma. One of its stars, the Dora Award-winning stage and mus…

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Sarah McLachlan on the legacy of Lilith Fair (Live) 50:59

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Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan didn’t just make some of her generation’s greatest songs, she started a movement. In this special episode, Sarah sits down with Tom Power in front of a live audience to reflect on the challenges and joys of creating Lilith Fair — the groundbreaking, all-female music festival that changed the face of the mu…

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Why Blair Underwood leads with his humanity 27:51

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Throughout his 40-year acting career, Blair Underwood (L.A. Law, Longlegs) has always made it a priority to lead with his humanity. In the ‘80s and ‘90s, he came up against the stereotypical roles Black actors faced at that time, and his breakout role on “L.A. Law” stirred up some strong reactions in South Africa, where he was both loved and hated.…

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Euphoria’s Barbie Ferreira on becoming an indie cinema darling 25:39

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Barbie Ferreira got her start as a model before landing her big break starring on the gritty teen drama “Euphoria.” Since leaving the show, she’s decided to pursue more creatively fulfilling work in indie film. Her latest project, “Mile End Kicks,” just premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was written and directed by Canadian fi…

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How Tim Key got Carey Mulligan in The Ballad of Wallis Island 24:27

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The film “The Ballad of Wallis Island” tells the story of Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who uses his money to hold a private concert on the remote Welsh island where he lives. The band he hires is his favourite group of all time: the fictional folk rock duo McGwyer Mortimer. The only problem is they haven’t spoken in years — and the concert …

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Episode #169 Anca Uni’s Journey Blends Reiki, Hypnotherapy, and Spiritual Awakening 28:05

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Ready Set Reiki welcomes award-winning hypnotherapist and 5D healer Anca Uni to a soul-stirring conversation about transformative healing journeys and authentic self-discovery. Fresh from her Sedona retreat, Tracy connects with Anca Unito explore how combining traditional energy work with modern therapeutic techniques creates profound healing oppor…

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Bob Odenkirk says embarrassment is sometimes a good thing 29:03

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In his new film “Normal,” actor and writer Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, Mr. Show) plays a small town sheriff who discovers a big secret. At this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, he sat down with Tom Power to tell us how the feeling of embarrassment has actually fueled some of the best decisions in his life and career. Bo…

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Basia Bulat found inspiration in video games and Polish disco music 21:59

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When the Canadian singer-songwriter Basia Bulat was a kid, she felt embarrassed by the Polish disco music her dad listened to. But now that she’s a parent herself, she’s found a new appreciation for her parents’ taste in music. It even inspired a tune on her latest album, “Basia's Palace.” Earlier this year, Basia joined Tom Power to talk about the…

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Episode 46 - Tyler Brannan 1:18:26

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Welcome to the Folkloring Podcast. In this episode I have a conversation with Tyler Brannan – host of the popular In the Keep podcast and fantasy game designer. We discuss personal stories and lore, religion and spirituality and whether or not magick is real. Cheetahs, tall tales and vampire zombies also make an appearance. You can find Tyler at: h…

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Why adapting Stephen King’s bleak novel The Long Walk was so hard 29:56

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For decades, Stephen King fans have been clamouring for a movie adaptation of his dystopian horror novel “The Long Walk.” Now, 46 years after it was first published, the iconic story will finally hit the big screen. Director Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games, I Am Legend) joins guest host Talia Schlanger to discuss the film, the surprising difficu…

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Playwright Makram Ayache is telling the queer stories he never had 20:41

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Makram Ayache’s play “The Green Line” blends together two queer storylines in Lebanon — one taking place in 2018, and the other in 1978 during the Lebanon Civil War. Makram wrote the play as a way to explore what it means to be a queer Lebanese Canadian. A new production will be staged in Toronto later this month at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Ah…

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Artist and Musician Visits The Podcast - Manuel "Manny" Villalobos 42:25

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Manny is a Fine Artist, Musician and Art Educator, who has exhibited his art work in a number of galleries across Long Island. Manny is also a co-founding member of the alternative hip-hop group “A Side Of Darkness”, where he goes under the stage name OGManny G and has performed in NYC and Long Island. Through his music and art he expresses sociall…