Blackballed With James Di Fiore

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James Di Fiore sits down with various guests in the world of politics, media, and entertainment.

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    David Wallace: Game Theory of Canadian Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 36:10


    David Wallace's game theory analysis of the Canadian political landscape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Ex Cult Member Lance Christie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 82:51


    Lance Christie was just acquitted in UK court for a harassment charge against 8 members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. He speaks with James today about the impact his case has on members who are still trying to escape the clutches of the cult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Blackballed Rewind: Eugene Draw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 92:33


    https://youtu.be/s1qS8HZQmf8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Author Mark Creedon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 44:29


    Mark Creedon joins James to talk about his historical fiction novel - Caught Between Two Devils, and how there are parallels between that book and the current Russian aggression against Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Meghan Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 61:32


    She is a feminist who is critical of the culture of activism embedded inside modern feminism. Oh, and her Twitter life sentence was recently commuted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Journalist Hélène Buzzetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 44:19


    Hélène Buzzetti was a parliamentary correspondent for Le Devoir from 1999-2021. Her new book is called Plaidoyer Pour L'extremes Centre/Plea For The Extreme Center, an indictment of societal polarization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Canadian Actress Karen Cliche

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 51:42


    Karen Cliche is a Canadian actress of film/television and the star of the new cooking show Veg Moi ça She is also a teacher, spiritualist, and talks to us about her transition during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Guitar God Sean Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 52:21


    Sean Kelly is the founder of the band Crash Kelly, and has played with Helix, Lee Aaron, Nelly Furtado and others. He is also a teacher. He joins us to talk rock n roll, life, and how he started his journey from beginner to guitar god. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Brett Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 39:11


    One of the most successful and outspoken Canadians, W. Brett Wilson joins us to talk all things Trudeau, and how to balance good environmental policies with sound economic strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Ukraine Equipment Exporter Alex Fesiak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 70:03


    Alex Fesiak is the Vice President of Sales at a company called Indeema, which has been active in sending much needed equipment to help the people of Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Ex Plymouth Brethren Cult Member Lara Payne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 60:36


    WARNING - This episode of Blackballed includes details of sexual torture and abuse. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Lara Payne is an ex member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, and a survivor of sexual violence that was inflicted and enabled by the PBCC itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Counter Terrorism Expert Mubin Shaikh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 65:34


    Extremism is considered a growing problem in Canada. But what happens when people who associate with hate groups become disillusioned with what they are seeing/doing? Bryan Trottier and Alaa Soufi were part of right wing and left wing extremist groups in Canada, but different circumstances have given both of them second thoughts re who they spent their time with. Counter-terrorism expert Mubin Shaikh joins us to talk about what former extremists can do to turn their lives around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Ryan Jespersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 62:30


    Podcast host and tv/radio veteran Ryan Jespersen joins James to discuss religion, politics, and the emergence of magic mushrooms as a therapeutic drug. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Jesse Brown from CANADALAND

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 56:21


    Jesse Brown is the owner and founder of the independent outlet CANADALAND. Cherise Seucharan is a reporter for CANADALAND. Together they just released the pod series Ratfucker, a behind the scenes glimpse of the political dark arts, as told by ex fixer David Wallace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Political Fixer David Wallace on the Mark Carney Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 46:48


    Fixer David Wallace has a lot to say about Mark Carney, and whether or not Doug Ford is a dark horse in the 2025 Canadian federal election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Maxime Bernier on the 2025 Federal Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 39:50


    He is the leader of the People's Party of Canada, and a former Minister of Foreign Affairs. He is also without a seat in the House of Commons. Maxime Bernier stops by to discuss his party's chances in an election he is on record as saying will be won by Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Hip Hop Legend CLASSIFIED

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 73:07


    Not many rappers have had the type of longevity that Halifax rapper Classified has enjoyed, especially in Canada. Classified joins me to talk about his acoustic album Retrospected, the upcoming tour, and the tragedy of losing his friend, fellow Nova Scotian and battle rap champion Pat Stay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Trans Activist Corinna Cohn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 59:10


    Corinna Cohn is a trans activist whose views set her apart from the status quo. In this episode we try to navigate the waters of gender activism, and the tropes that come with it, in order to find both common ground and a way forward that is inclusive for everyone, including the diversity of opinion within the trans communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Embattled Artist Marvin Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 44:51


    There are stories about artists and producers getting ripped off, and then there is the story of Marvin Prince. Marvin was the force behind the stratospheric success of Canadian rapper/reggae artist, Snow. He hustled, he helped develop him as an artist, and when Snow blew up Marvin was left with nothing to show for it. He eventually sued Snow, and you will not believe what happened next... #informer #Snow #hiphop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Former Pro Footballer Matt Le Tissier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 52:33


    Matt Le Tissier is a former pro footballer for Southampton, UK and a fierce critic of the UK's reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Senator Leo Housakos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 37:24


    Bill C-11 now sits with the Senate, and many senators are expressing deep concern for the sweeping powers this bill will give the already-non-transparent CRTC. Senator Leo Housakos joins us to talk about the ramifications of the bill, and if the chamber of sober second thought will prevail in killing the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Casual Friday - The WTF Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 61:35


    Gaslighting. Harassment. Invading the privacy of children. Being under surveillance. Over the past 2 years James has dealt with all of this. That, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Casual Friday - The Loose Morals Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 70:11


    Casual Friday is back with Caryma Sa'd, David Wallace, Paul Atkinson and Paul Riss. We chat about Danny Taro's misogyny, Jagmeet Singh's Invisible Man routine, and mosquitos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind - Casual Friday: The Monday Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 81:06


    The triumphant return of Casual Friday is so triumphant it is on Monday. Spenny and Douglas Connors join James to discuss the war in #Ukraine, religion in American politics, and if Canada is following suit in the difficulties separating the two. #trans #blacklivesmatter #blm #pride Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Casual Friday - The Woke/Unwoke Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 150:18


    James is joined by Spenny, Douglas Connors, Ryan & Ashley Lindley, Paul Atkinson and Bridget Mallon to talk woke stuff, #Israel, #katemiddleton, #food & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Casual Friday - The Shrooms Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 192:33


    It's that time of the week again....where James gets really high, Ryan gets wasted and they shoot the shit with their pals. James has plans that involve mushrooms. You can safely assume it isn't a risotto. This week James & Ryan are joined by @NatePike from @TheBreakdownAB, @CarymaRules & @TheArmyKris from the "Fire for Effect" Podcast. Many things will be said... Viewer discretion is discouraged Welcome to Casual Fridays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Casual Friday The Miscellaneous Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 256:04


    It's Casual Friday...act accordingly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Ex cult members from the Get A Life Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 51:02


    The Get A Life podcast is comprised of ex members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, and they've made their mark over the past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Blackballed Rewind: Ex Plymouth Brethren Cult Member Craig Hoyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 71:39


    Craig Hoyle's family had been in the PBCC since its inception. Then his sexuality challenged everything he believed in, resulting in some of the most egregious behavior ever from the cult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Ex Member of the Plymouth Brethren Cult: Richard Marsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 64:01


    Ex member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Richard Marsh talks to us about the various sexual abuse cases from PBCC communities around the world, and how the cult treats members who do come forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Plymouth Brethren Cult Survivor Beth Seed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 61:14


    Beth Seed grew up in the cult known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. She survived a horrifying ordeal, including abuse and the forced separation from her family. She shares her story with us today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Blackballed Rewind: Aussie Journalist Michael Bachelard

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 77:31


    Michael Bachelard is a deputy editor for Australia's The Age, and also the author of the compelling 2008 book Behind The Exclusive Brethren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Ex member of the Plymouth Brethren Cult - Carman Drever

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 57:24


    Carman Drever isn't just an ex member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Cult, she is also the granddaughter of its former Universal Leader, James Symington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Ex Plymouth Brethren Cult Member: Ben Woodbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 57:55


    Ben Woodbury grew up in the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. He was relentlessly bullied for being gay and has been out since the age of 24. This is his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Blackballed Rewind: Former Plymouth Brethren Cult Leader Ron Fawkes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 62:31


    Ron Fawkes was once the leader of the Australian Plymouth Brethren Christian Cult. He is now one of their fiercest critics, and has a message for members currently trapped inside the PBCC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: American Journalist Nick Gillespie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 78:55


    Libertarian writer and thinker Nick Gillespie of Reason Magazine joins James Di Fiore to talk politics, drugs, and COVID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Radio Legend Jeff Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 75:22


    eff Woods is an author, speaker, emcee, and the creator and host of the radio series The Legends of Classic Rock (2001-2015), and since 2016 Records & Rockstars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: FIFA Hypeman Najjah Calibur

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 70:05


    James sits down with the multi-talented Najjah Calibur and asks what it feels like being able to electrify 100, 000+ audiences all across the planet for FIFA. They also discuss his new music releases, and how getting sober put him on the path to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Linwood Barclay

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 36:21


    Linwood Barclay is one of Canada's greatest living writers. His latest effort is The Lie Maker. He talks candidly about his book, his father and his affinity with Canadian culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: ETERNIA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 64:07


    Eternia joins James to talk about her journey in hip hop as one of the best rappers from Canada ever to hold a mic, what the future holds, and how tragedy is something she has had to face head on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: MASIA ONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 71:40


    MASIA ONE is a veteran hip hop artist who hails from...well, everywhere. She has roots in Malaysia, Canada, Jakarta and all over southeast Asia. She is also a dope emcee, and an entrepreneurial spirit. But her greatest gift is how she embodies hip hop culture, without even trying. She IS hip hop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Max Fawcett talks Freeland, Trudeau, and Poilievre

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 37:04


    Canada's National Observer's lead columnist is Max Fawcett, who drops by to talk about the Chrystia Freeland bombshell, how it will impact Justin Trudeau and his party, and how lucky can Pierre Poilievre get? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Cult Expert Dr. Janja Lalich

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 70:17


    Dr. Janja Lalich drops in to talk about the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and why the cult is so dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Blackballed Rewind: Steve Paikin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 37:05


    Steve Paikin is back, and he has a new book about former prime minister John Turner, as well as a wonderful story about having dinner with the late Gordon Lightfoot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Cheryl Hope - Cult Member to Activist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 67:09


    Cheryl Hope was like every other Plymouth Brethren Christian Church member - she was born into the cult. But unlike every other member, she was brutally abused by an elder of the church.. In this episode you will witness Hope's bravery as she tells her story of being sexually assaulted for years by Alan Drever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Blackballed Rewind: Sports Announcer Rod Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 72:08


    f sports announcing were a movie, Rod Black would be the theme music. He's also a proud father and one of the most down to earth guests we've had on Blackballed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Brittlestar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 65:01


    Brittlestar has become a staple of Canadian comedy. His unique brand of skits and commentary have made him a mainstay in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind" Canadian rock legend LEE AARON

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 47:38


    Lee Aaron is Canadian rock royalty. She joins us tonight to talk about her life, career, and what it's like to be revered as a legend in rock n roll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Legendary Hip Hop artist CHIP FU

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 63:58


    Chip Fu is one of those rappers whose flow seems unreal to most first time listeners. He was part of the Golden Era group the Fu Schnickens, and is seen by many as the inventor of the double time flow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Canadian Songstress Emm Gryner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 63:41


    Emm Gryner is one of those people who has a slew of top tier gifts and talents. She is a singer/songwriter, and the author of the book 'The Healing Power of Singing - Raise Your Voice, Change Your Life (What Touring with David Bowie, Single Parenting and Ditching the Music Business Taught Me in 25 Easy Steps). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blackballed Rewind: Music PR Specialist Eric Alper

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 73:14


    Eric Alper is a behind-the-scene music icon in Canada. He is also one of the most proficient practitioners of social media, specializing in music nostalgia, and a penchant for allowing his followers to define why music matters so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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