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Michael Balazo is here to discuss Pizza Pals, living in Toronto's ascendant Danny neighbourhood, Croatia and when the World Cup descended upon his city, how he encountered and fell in love with comedian Sooz Kempner, the Rolling Stones playing in Oshawa, SNL vs. SNL UK, the state of standup and how some of its most popular figures haven fallen off, his work on the Evil Men and Long Distance, Bit Weird podcasts, Just for Laughs and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, dating an adult film star and Pizza Pals, how to steam boil an egg, shuffling through all the world's airports, twitter vs. real life, future plans, and much more.EVERY OTHER COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. This one is fine, but if you haven't already, please subscribe now on Patreon so you never miss full episodes. Thanks!Thanks to the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Win You've Changed Records by Fiver and G̱amksimoon in August 2026!Ep. #1126: James HartnettEp. #1095: Holy FuckEp. #830: Michael BalazoEp. #594: Chris Locke and Seán CullenEp. #568: Michael BalazoEp. #509: Owen Pallett, Zalika Reid-Benta, Michael Balazo, James Hartnett on Long NightEp. #422: Sara HennesseyEp. #386: Podcast Summit with Katie Jensen, James Hartnett, Michael Balazo, Michelle Parise, and Tyler Allen on Long NightEp. #370: Cadence Weapon, Aliya Pabani, Emma Hunter, and Miguel Rivas on Long NightSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Highlights Include: - Ottawa to announce retaliatory tariffs on Tuesday as Trump tells Canada to ‘fall in line' - Britain, France pledge stronger support as Ukraine marks Independence Day - Ontario mayor pushes for medical campus, addictions and mental health support at AMO conference GUESTS: 1 - Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies 2 - Jim Diodati Mayor of Niagara Falls 3 - Dan Carter, Mayor of Oshawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saying Yes to God's Heart for the World (Jonah: A Story of Running and Returning—Part 6) Pastor Dave Larmour Download
When Mercy Offends Our Judgment (Jonah: A Story of Running and Returning—Part 5) Pastor Dave Larmour Download
The union representing more than 4,000 WestJet flight attendants issues a 72-hour strike notice; Toronto's mayor wants to make the island ferry free for children and seniors during the month of August; and, An Oshawa man says he's discovered the air cleaning system for his new furnace that he's been paying for over several months was never installed.
From the 905 Comedy Festival in Oshawa, Cathy Boyd takes some serious digs at some very serious protesters. And Laura Leibow has watched so much scripted reality that she could be writing those scripts herself!
The God of Second Chances (Jonah: A Story of Running and Returning—Part 4) Pastor Al Heath Download
Hitting Rock Bottom (Jonah: A Story of Running and Returning—Part 3) Pastor Gary Campbell Download
It's all hail to the bald kings and how just one holey sock can wreck your day. Laugh Out Live is live from the 905 Comedy Festival in Oshawa, with Anjelica Scannura and Mark DeBonis on the stage at the Harmony Community Centre.
God's Wake Up Call (Jonah: A Story of Running and Returning—Part 2) Pastor Alysha Alava Download
Peter Ryan speaks with Tugs Smith and Adrian Smith, co-founders of ATAC Global CX in Oshawa, Ontario, about the launch of the Certified Remote Service Agent certification. The discussion explores why remote contact center work now needs a trusted global standard, how agents can prove they are ready to handle real customer interactions from home, and why resumes and interviews are no longer enough. Tugs and Adrian explain how the CRSA combines written assessment, live call simulation, and blockchain verification to create a portable credential for work-from-home CX professionals. They also discuss how certification can help agents stand out, reduce hiring risk for employers, and give BPOs a stronger signal of quality when competing for new business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tugssmith/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriansmith-atac/ https://atacglobalcx.com/ Summary: Mark Hillary and Peter Ryan discuss the CRSA (Certified Remote Service Agent) program developed by Tugs and Adrian Smith of ATAC, a work-from-home company in Canada. The CRSA is a blockchain-verified accreditation for remote customer service agents, ensuring they can handle complex interactions effectively. The program includes a written assessment and a live voice call simulation, evaluating agents on professionalism, communication, CX operations, technology, health and safety, and compliance. The dynamic and randomized nature of the evaluation ensures agents are tested on their real-time problem-solving skills. The CRSA aims to improve service standards and reduce hiring risks, benefiting both businesses and agents.
Running the Wrong Way (Jonah: A Story of Running and Returning—Part 1) Pastor Kristen Malcolm Download
Discover, Develop, Deploy (Living Our Values—Part 6b) Pastors Dave and Al Download
Join Phil and PK as they go through what was a very busy lead up to the NHL Draft for the Sabres (8:14). Then it's time to enter the classroom again this week for Halifax (31:27), Las Vegas (46:03) and Oshawa (58:17).
You've Been Given Something (Living Our Values—Part 6a) Pastors Dave and Al Download
We Value Service & Spiritual Gifts (Living Our Values—Part 6) Pastor David Larmour Download
Greg Brady, Dan Carter, Mayor of Oshawa & Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton discuss: 1- GM denies Oshawa Assembly losing light-duty truck production this fall 2 - Feedback shows Oshawa requested as ALTO high-speed train stop 3 - Higher taxes for ‘slum landlord' properties could cut down on repeat offenders in Brampton, councillor says 4 - Developers promise lower home prices after Brampton council slashes development fees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You're Not Meant to do this Alone (Living Our Values—Part 5a) Pastors Dave and Gary Download
You're Not Meant to Do This Alone (Living Our Values—Part 5a) Pastors Dave and Gary Download
We were never meant to follow Jesus alone. In this episode, Pastor Gary explores how small groups help us grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and support one another through life's challenges. Discover why biblical community is one of God's primary tools for spiritual growth and how you can find your place in His family.
A small boy is airlifted to hospital after a tree falls and strikes a young boy in south Oshawa; OPP officers gather in Mississauga to bid farewell to Const. Tarun Bali, who was killed in the line of duty; and, soccer fans get ready to cheer on Team Canada as they take on Qatar in Vancouver.
Seeing People the Way God Does (Living Our Values—Part 4b) Pastors Dave and Kristen Download
Every Person Bears God's Image (Living Our Values—Part 4a) Pastors Dave and Kristen Download
His Story: Holocaust Survivor Nate Leipciger / Living Our Values Part 4: We Value All People Nate Leipciger, Arla Leipziger, Pastor Dave Larmour Download
This week on the podcast we're joined by special guests Hannah Veldhoen (@hannahveldhoen) and Dave Luca (@davelucacomedy) from "Destination Oshawa" to talk about the Oshawa-filmed movie THE TUXEDO. We're defending mad scientists and CEOs who just want to hydrate the world, how their plan would make them more money if it wasn't evil and discussing the incredible movie-making trick of making Jennifer Love Hewitt unlikeable. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Benny Delaney shares his journey from growing up in India, building a business and investing in ultra-expensive real estate in Hong Kong, and eventually immigrating to Canada in 2017 for his children's future. After buying duplexes in Oshawa and Peterborough, Benny discovered U.S. real estate investing through Glen Sutherland's coaching and became attracted to the flexibility of DSCR loans in the United States. Unlike Canadian lenders that focused heavily on proving employment income, Benny found that U.S. lenders cared more about the property's cash flow potential. This allowed him to scale into properties in Florida and Detroit despite being semi-retired and no longer operating an active business. The interview also dives deeply into Benny's strategy of remotely managing student rentals in Florida from Toronto. He explains how building a reliable local team — including realtors, plumbers, HVAC contractors, cleaners, and leasing support — made remote investing practical. Benny discusses handling student tenants, lease-ups, payment systems, maintenance requests, and tenant screening while emphasizing that real estate investing is ultimately a business built around problem-solving. The conversation highlights the difference between investing for appreciation versus investing for cash flow, with Benny prioritizing higher-income properties like student rentals and Airbnbs to support his semi-retired lifestyle. The episode offers valuable insight for Canadians looking to invest remotely in U.S. markets while leveraging creative financing and higher cash-flow opportunities unavailable in many Canadian cities. What type of Investor are you? Take the Quiz? https://acanadianinvestingintheusa.com/quiz
Engage: Worship in Everyday Life (Living Our Values—Part 3b) Pastors Gary and Kristen Download
A Lifestyle of Worship (Living Our Values—Part 3) Pastor Kristen Malcolm Download
Worship Beyond the Songs (Living Our Values—Part 3a) Pastors Gary and Kristen Download
Make Sharing Your Faith Feel Natural (Living Our Values—Part 2b) Pastors Al and Dave Download
God's Heart for the One (Living Our Values—Part 2.a) Pastors Al and Dave Download
Valuing People who are Outside the Circle (Living Our Values—Part 2) Pastor Dave Larmour Download
Engaging Scripture in Real Life (Living our Values Part 1.b) Pastors Kristen and Al Download
Approaching Scripture with Head & Heart (Living Our Values—Part 1) Pastor Dave Larmour Download
Living Our Values: When the Word Gets Personal (Part 1a) Pastors Kristen and Al Download
Engage: Faith That Works! Part 9: Being Heard...Being Known Pastor Al Heath Download
Who controls the systems that shape Canada's security, and how prepared are we for what comes next? We examine the growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles, asking what role Canada plays in developing drone technology, whether low-cost UAVs are changing modern defence, and what capacity the country may be lacking. Katheron Intson, CEO and co-founder of Sentinel R&D, explains where Canada fits and what closing those gaps would require. We then look to the past to better understand the present. At the Canadian Tank Museum in Oshawa, we explore what historic military vehicles reveal about Canada's wartime contributions, industrial support, and long-standing approach to defence. And beyond the battlefield, who controls our security online? In this episode of TVO Today's Unravelled, we ask what we give up when we agree to digital terms and conditions, who gains access to that information, and what meaningful protection of our digital lives would look like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legacy Leaving Mothers Pastor Dave Larmour Download
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Greg Brady, Dan Carter, Mayor of Oshawa & Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington discuss: 1 - Durham police increasing presence in downtown Oshawa during summer months 2 - New homelessness and addiction recovery centre opens in Oshawa 3 - Mayor's Speaker panel puts community safety in the spotlight 4 - Teen suspect in custody after 16-year-old shot and killed in Hamilton mall, police say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Jeff Hoover, Acting Inspector Durham Regional Police Service about Durham police increasing presence in downtown Oshawa during summer months Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Phil and PK as they go PK's journey to Oshawa and the mess that went down before the opening draw (3:22). They go over the rough 12-8 Bandits loss to the Firewolves that ends the 7-game winning streak heading into playoffs (14:10). We go over the Playoff matchups as well as the final week of the regular season in the NLL (56:45).
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Join Phil and PK as they go through their thoughts on Sabres vs Bruins in Round 1 of the NHL Playoffs (4:44). We answer your questions including our top 5 TV shows on this week's Ask the BSC (22:56). Buffalo vs Oshawa to close out the Bandits regular season with home field on the line (44:57). And with plenty of playoff options out there we review week 21 in the NLL (1:04:40).
Join PK as he welcomes in Play-by-Play Broadcaster for the Oshawa Firewolves, Dan Malta to help preview the upcoming Bandits v Firewolves matchup. They go over what has happened to the offense, Will Johansen undervalued, issues in net, keys to the game, and much more. Make sure to show Dan some support by following him everywhere he can be found. *Our interview series will bring you talk and insights on the Buffalo Bandits next opponent on the schedule every Wednesday.
KB & DJ are BACK and kick things off recapping all the Week 11 NLL action and discuss some very important crossroads the Buffalo Bandits, Halifax Thunderbirds, Georgia Swarm, and Oshawa FireWolves find themselves in. They also discuss Kyle Jackson's sick return to the NLL that propelled the Philadelphia Wings to their 2nd win of the year. Then they dub Week 12 "Crossroads Week" and discuss some scenarios for teams across the league with their matchups and potential trade candidates. Then they dish out their Picks of the Week and talk about a former MLL Draft Pick joining the Philadelphia... Eagles coaching staff?!Voicemails: speakpipe.com/OTBLaxPodSupport our partners!Merch: Code UNDERGROUND for 10% off at phiapparel.co/shop'47 BrandShop for your favorite sports fan and get FREE SHIPPING on ALL orders with '47 Brand!47.sjv.io/e1NyorPLL App CodeDownload the PLL App & redeem code OTBPOD for 500 XP!BUFFShop the SURVIVOR 49 Collection!https://buff.sjv.io/yqqVz2RiversideGet your podcast looking and sounding pristine with Riverside!https://riverside.sjv.io/QjBBVMKenwood BeerVisit https://kenwoodbeer.com/#finder to see who has Kenwood on tap! (Must be 21+)Follow Us!TwitterUnderground: https://twitter.com/UndergroundPHIOTB: https://twitter.com/OTBLaxPodKB: https://twitter.com/KBizzl311DJ: https://twitter.com/Scs_nextgreatHoots: https://twitter.com/HootSportsMediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/otblaxpod/https://www.instagram.com/undergroundphi/SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@UndergroundSportsPhiladelphiayoutube.com/@OTBLaxPodIntro/Outro Music: Arkells "American Screams"#Lacrosse #NLL #NationalLacrosseLeague #Week12 #EthanWalker #DysonWilliams #KyleJackson #PremierLacrosseLeague #MLL #PhiladelphiaEagles #LacrossePodcast #Subscribe #fyp
Hundreds of auto workers in Oshawa, Ontario are working their last shifts this week, as GM scales back its Canadian operations. One of them tells us he's not sure how he'll support his family now.The emcee of the Conservative Party's convention tells us delegates are still firmly behind Pierre Poilievre, as he prepares for his leadership review. Two years after a ship smashed into a bridge in Baltimore, four members of its crew are still stuck in the city -- even though they aren't facing criminal charges. The mayor of Budapest is charged for allowing Pride celebrations in his own city. A member of his party says they won't let reprisals rain on anyone's parade. After more than a decade behind the mic, Paddy Daly is leaving Newfoundland and Labrador's famous call-in show “Open Line”. He'll talk about some of the moments he felt most dialed-in. An intense competition pits five of Japan's laziest capybaras against one another, in a contest to see who can luxuriate in the tub the longest.As It Happens, the Thursday Edition. Radio that takes the bath of least resistance.
KB & DJ are BACK and kick things off with some hysterical laughs and tomfoolery. Then they dive into a recap of the week that was in the NLL, Brett Dobson continuing to showcase why he's MVP, and KB goes IN on the poor replay quality of the NLL. They also discuss the big trade between Halifax and Oshawa, preview Week 9 of NLL action and dish out their Picks of the Week. Then they formally announce the OTB College Show, talk about Trey Deere's season ending injury, and a WLL star hanging up her cleats.Voicemails: speakpipe.com/OTBLaxPodSupport our partners!Merch: Code UNDERGROUND for 10% off at phiapparel.co/shop'47 BrandShop for your favorite sports fan and get FREE SHIPPING on ALL orders with '47 Brand!47.sjv.io/e1NyorPLL App CodeDownload the PLL App & redeem code OTBPOD for 500 XP!BUFFShop the SURVIVOR 49 Collection!https://buff.sjv.io/yqqVz2RiversideGet your podcast looking and sounding pristine with Riverside!https://riverside.sjv.io/QjBBVMKenwood BeerVisit https://kenwoodbeer.com/#finder to see who has Kenwood on tap! (Must be 21+)Follow Us!TwitterUnderground: https://twitter.com/UndergroundPHIOTB: https://twitter.com/OTBLaxPodKB: https://twitter.com/KBizzl311DJ: https://twitter.com/Scs_nextgreatHoots: https://twitter.com/HootSportsMediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/otblaxpod/https://www.instagram.com/undergroundphi/SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@UndergroundSportsPhiladelphiayoutube.com/@OTBLaxPodIntro/Outro Music: Arkells "American Screams"#Lacrosse #NLL #NationalLacrosseLeague #Week9 #BrettDobson #NCAALax #TreyDeere #PremierLacrosseLeague #LacrossePodcast #Subscribe #fyp