Podcasts about toronto metropolitan university

 Dr. Eric Kam is an economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - Toronto's first World Cup match kicks off today! 9:14 - Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire after SpaceX shares jump on stock market debut. 15:49 - We get our weekly economic recap with Dr. Eric Kam, economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. 25:56 - We take your calls and texts on the day. 34:53- Fed up in Fort Mac: Residents take Highway 63 road repairs into their own hands. 45:20 - We take your calls and texts on the state of the roads in Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University discuss: 1 - Canada reports unexpectedly strong job growth, drop in unemployment 2 - Bank of Canada likely to hold rates as economy stagnates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University discuss: 1 - Canada reports unexpectedly strong job growth, drop in unemployment 2 - Bank of Canada likely to hold rates as economy stagnates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Eric Kam an economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - Already-low Alberta separatism support drops sharply from early 2026 according to a new poll. 9:20 - Has support for separation gone down? We take you calls and texts. 17:27 - We get our weekly economic recap with Dr. Eric Kam an economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. 28:30 -Housing and climate advocates push for indoor temperature cap in Calgary. 46:55 -Why do male chimpanzees throw rocks at the same trees for more than a decade? We travelled to remote Guinea‑Bissau to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F8UJDgFt8pE In Episode 344 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Development Coach with the Utah Mammoth, Nathaniel Brooks. Brooks presented at our 2023 edition of TCS Live. At the time, he was an Associate Coach at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryserson University), where he spent seven seasons. Later that summer, he was hired as a Development Coach by the Arizona Coyotes, a role he has continued to evolve in since the franchise's move to Utah. The Mammoth are flush with young superstars and incoming prospects. But stockpiling talent is only half the battle in the NHL. Nurturing those prospects into everyday NHLers is the tricky part. You can check out his on-ice presentation on optimizing offensive zone play through position over possession now on The Coache Site. Listen as he shares how he defines the fundamentals, how to improve a player's play away from the puck, and the process of skill stacking. Secure your TCS Live ticket: https://thecoachessitelive.com/ Download the TCS app: https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Start your 30 Day Free Trial: https://www.thecoachessite.com/ Learn more about our sponsors: Hudl: hudl.com/tcs Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout

Send us Fan MailToday's conversation is with Sara Soskolne, Executive Creative Director at Monotype, sharing her 20-year history of working on one of the world's most recognizable typefaces: Gotham.In this conversation, Sara shares her recent contributions to Gotham, working directly with the Obama Foundation for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago. She gets delightfully technical about Gotham's letterforms, pulling back the curtain on the decisions made in the expansion of this iconic type family, including for the brand new Gotham variable font. Sara talks about how success is measured in a big project like this and how she knows when the work is done. Finally, Sara shares her advice about what current and future type designers can do to stay on top of the changing landscape. This episode was recorded as part of a guest lecture series in GCM 806 - Advanced Typography in Winter 2026 at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University. Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

Greg Brady spoke to Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University about Weak economic numbers spur recession debate in Ottawa, on Bay Street Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University about Weak economic numbers spur recession debate in Ottawa, on Bay Street Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Maytham speaks to Dr Richard Lachman, Professor in the RTA School of Media at Toronto Metropolitan University, and author of “Digital Wisdom: Searching for Agency in the Age of AI” - to discuss whether AI is manupulating you. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelsea and Curtis return to the Toronto Metropolitan University's Learning and Teaching Conference to speak with faculty, contract lecturers, and staff attending this annual event. Attendees share their thoughts on the conference, collaboration, and building trust in the classroom. Many thanks to James Loney, Ashley Hannah, and James Maclean from TMU Libraries' Digital Media Experience (DME) Lab for providing equipment and support for this recording, and Greg Burkell who assisted with audio editing. Photo credits: Nick Duarte and Raymond Tran Featuring: Sean Kheraj, Vice Provost, Academic Lorena Escandon, Graduate Program Director, the Creative School Meera Govindasamy, Academic Engagement Specialist, Student Life and Learning Support Denise McLane-Davison, Graduate Program Director, School of Social Work Gabriela Robinson, Bachelor of Social Work Candidate & Angelina LoBianco, Bachelor of Social Work Student John Edward Stowe, Chinese Language Coordinator, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Annabelle De Jesus, Mentoring Facilitator, Tri-Mentoring Program John Barnes, Lecturer, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Alex Sein, MDM, Faculty of Media, Creative Arts & Design Read the transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3ws73e7x

Greg Brady & Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University discuss: 1 - Tearing down posters for missing girl new low in Toronto 2- Tim Hortons to dial back use of Temporary Foreign Worker program, aims to hire 10,000 locally 3 - Canada 'world's most attractive market for infrastructure investment', poll says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University discuss: 1 - Tearing down posters for missing girl new low in Toronto 2- Tim Hortons to dial back use of Temporary Foreign Worker program, aims to hire 10,000 locally 3 - Canada 'world's most attractive market for infrastructure investment', poll says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailThis is the third episode in a 4-part guest lecture series, speaking with an incredible range of design and typography pros from across North America! In this eye opening look into the history of typography, signage, protest, and histories, Tré Seals thoughtfully explains the ways in which type has caused a lot of harm to various communities, but the ways in which it's also a hopeful gateway to make meaningful change. You'll hear Tré's origin story, back to his early childhood learning cursive and calligraphy, as well as the incredible family artifact that's been translated into a font for broader audiences. You'll hear how he uses historical references and deep research as the foundation of much of his work at Vocal Type. Tré shares examples of what “diversifying design” really means, as well as the systemic barriers that perpetuate in the type design world. This episode was recorded as part of a guest lecture series in GCM 806 - Advanced Typography in Winter 2026 at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University. Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

Yesterday’s ‘presumptive positive’ hantavirus case has now been confirmed; Conservative MP Michael Chong visiting Taiwan may impact relations between Canada and China; first-year medical students at Toronto Metropolitan University are going into communities to help people get access to a family doctor; and more.

0:11 - Our weekly economic recap with Dr. Eric Kam an economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. 10:36 - We get your response to our economics recap. 18:50 - Mark Carney and Danielle Smith have reached energy agreement that could see pipeline construction start in 2027. 29:42 -We take your calls and texts on the energy agreement. 37:41 -We continue with your reaction to the energy agreement announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Eric Kam is a economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailThis is the second episode in a 4-part guest lecture series, speaking with an incredible range of design and typography pros from across North America! This episode features 2 of the 3 authors of the First Things First 2020 manifesto, Marc O'Brien and Benjamin Gaydos. (Namita Dharia  couldn't join us but we hope to catch her in conversation again soon!)In this conversation you'll hear the tremendous global impact of the original First Things First manifesto in 1964 and what it means to each our guests. You'll hear the way in which the First Things First 2020 manifesto is a collection of voices versus a single voice, and why this was so important to the team in the context of when it was created. You'll also hear about the actionable ways that you can both work as a designer while staying aligned to your values even if your role isn't directly in sustainability, climate design, or design for social good. Check out https://firstthingsfirst2020.org/ where you can add your name to the growing list of designers who aim to put this manifesto into practice.This episode was recorded as part of a guest lecture series in GCM 806 - Advanced Typography in Winter 2026 at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University. Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

About This Episode: Playwright, director, and theatre maker Susanna Fournier joins Phil Rickaby fresh from rehearsal to talk about take rimbaud, her ambitious new production at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in association with the Howland Company. Inspired by Arthur Rimbaud's iconic prose poem A Season in Hell, the play is a decade-plus labour of love that explores what it means to be a young artist crashing into the hard realities of the industry — and what happens when you refuse to take the path of least resistance. Susanna and Phil dig into the state of Canadian theatre with refreshing candour: the fear of artistic risk, the pressure to program safe and familiar work, and what it costs artists, emotionally, financially, and creatively, to keep showing up. From graduating the National Theatre School and navigating the post-theatre-school identity crisis, to collaborating with director ted witzel and the Howland Company across twelve years of drafts, workshops, and rewrites, Susanna reflects on what it means to grow up inside a play; and what it takes to finally let it become what it needs to be. This episode explores: What take rimbaud is, and why Rimbaud's A Season in Hell still feels urgently relatable to artists today The culture of artistic risk-aversion in Canadian theatre and why safe programming may be slowly destroying the art form Why theatre may actually become more essential, not less, in a world where AI is replacing on-screen performers The millennial anxiety baked into the play, and what twelve years of drafts taught Susanna about herself as an artist And much more! Guest: ✍️ Susanna Fournier Susanna Fournier is an award-winning Canadian playwright, theatre maker/director, and educator. Her play texts include: The Empire Trilogy (The Philosopher's Wife, The Scavenger's Daughter, Four Sisters), take rimbaud, PYPER, Next Time I Die, HEART/BODY, Always Still the Dawn, and antigone lives*. Her work centres on form-as-meaning and holistic dramaturgies. As an educator, she is the Artistic Director at Armstrong Acting Studios where she shapes performance pedagogy for beginner to master-level actors. She's taught and lectured at Toronto Metropolitan University's Creative School, Etobicoke School of the Arts, Randolph College, and Cawthra Park Secondary School. Connect with Susanna Fournier:

Greg Brady spoke to Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University about Canada's economy lost nearly 18,000 jobs in April, unemployment hits six-month high Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frederic Dimanche is a hospitality and tourism professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University about Canada's economy lost nearly 18,000 jobs in April, unemployment hits six-month high Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - A new poll finds many Albertans want province to have greater say in who immigrates. 8:27 - We get our weekly economic recap from Dr. Eric Kam, an economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. 17:12 - We take your calls and texts on affordability in Canada. 25:52 - Twice as many millennials live with parents than boomers at their age. 37:55 - Snowbirds could be grounded for years, Conservatives warn. 50:10 - We take your calls and texts on the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailThis is the first episode in a 4-part guest lecture series, speaking with an incredible range of design and typography pros from across North America! This episode features type designer and founder of OH no Type Co., James Edmondson.In this conversation you'll hear James' typography origin story (he's still an 8-year-old at heart!), how he uses “Pen Logic” to help construct systems of type, and how he knows when a typeface is complete. You'll hear some great questions from students asking for all the juicy details about mistakes in his work, as well as what James hates about the process.This episode was recorded as part of a guest lecture series in GCM 806 - Advanced Typography in winter 2026 at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University. Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

Do you remember cramming for that science exam, reading over how an algebraic formula worked, or memorizing the definition of a term until your head hurt? There has to be a better way! Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin is joined by Toronto Metropolitan University professor and learning strategist Deena Shaffer, who has developed an exam survival guide.

What happens to the stories of residential school survivors if they are never preserved, and is Canada prepared to let them disappear? With a Supreme Court deadline approaching that could see thousands of survivor testimonies destroyed unless individuals act, we examine why many people remain unaware of the clock running out and what is at stake if those records are lost. Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist Connie Walker, host of Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's and lead of the Indian Residential School Records Project at Toronto Metropolitan University, explains the push to build a permanent national archive. We then turn to Red Dress Day and the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people. Storyteller and educator Carolyn Roberts joins us to discuss her new children's book, "Tess's Red Dress," and how it helps families and classrooms confront a reality that is still unfolding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady spoke to Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University about Buy Canadian has caused pain in parts of the U.S., but America will be just fine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he plans to ban kids 16 and under from using AI chatbots. If the legislation passes, the province could be the first jurisdiction in the world to do this. But not everyone agrees that a blanket ban is the most effective way to keep kids safe. We speak with Sara Austin,the founder and CEO of Children First Canada, and Mahtab Laghaei, a policy analyst with The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University, where she researches AI chatbots, data and privacy.

Greg Brady spoke to Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University about Poilievre calls for suspension of all federal fuel taxes for rest of 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayme sits down with Nobel laureate economist, Daron Acemoglu, a professor at MIT, and one of the leading thinkers about labour, politics and technology. He's the author of the best-selling book “Why Nations Fail” and the forthcoming work “What Happened to Liberal Democracy?”. They talk about the decline of western liberal democracy, the alienation of the working class, AI, and more.This was a live conversation at a summit put on by OCAD and Toronto Metropolitan University called the Democracy Xchange.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Greg Brady talked to Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about Prime Minister Carney's address to Canada, the likelihood of Canada heading into a recession, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this special feed drop of our sister show "In This Economy?!" A new survey from Angus Reid says most Canadians use social media--- and don't enjoy their experience. Privacy remains one of the top concerns, as a handful of companies have a near-monopoly on the most commonly used platforms. And with governments only just starting to talk about regulating social media for teens, are we as a society ready for the tidal wave that will be when AI is fully integrated? Host Mike Eppel speaks with Professor Richard Lachman from the RTA school of media at Toronto Metropolitan University to discuss what Ottawa can do and what Canadians could expect. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

0:11 - Albertans need action to make emergency departments safe. 9:46 - We get our weekly economic recap with Dr. Eric Kam, economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. 20:27 - Alberta wants to set aside commission report, strike MLA committee to look at 91-seat legislature. 25:50 - 'Extraordinary': Back on Earth, Jeremy Hansen describes his long journey in space. 35:18 Could self-driving rideshare vehicles be coming to Toronto? One California-based company wants a shot at it. 43:50 - We take your calls and texts on the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No era hits like the late-late-late-Clinton Era. We discuss the shameless Oscar bait that didn't catch anything, PAY IT FORWARD (2000), in which a precocious boy creates a pyramid scheme for kindness. Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus TORONTO - See Luke interview Jacobin Magazine founder Bhaskar Sunkara at the 2025 Ellen Meiskins Wood Lecture. Wednesday, April 22 at 6pm, Toronto Metropolitan University, George Vari Engineering and Computer Centre. Get tickets: https://broadbentinstitute.ca/events/2026-ellen-meiksins-wood-lecture/

Greg Brady spoke to Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University about Canada's unemployment rate unchanged after economy gains just 14,000 jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University discuss: 35.1% of Canadians 20-34 lived w/ at least one parent 18% in 1995 - more women than men at home Universities offering exam deferrals, holds on tuition as war rages on in Middle East Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Ava Gillespie (they/she) is an author, disability activist, and professional daydreamer.  They won the 2021 Dr. James Jamieson Influential Alumni Award from Nipissing University. Gillespie has a BA in Gender Equality and Social Justice and an MA in Critical Disability Studies. They earned a certificate in Creative Writing from Concordia University.   They have volunteered and worked in the disability community as an activist, researcher, peer support and facilitator for fifteen years. Gillespie is also an author and performance artist. Her work explores themes of memory, identity and mental health journeys. They enjoy working in community spaces and examining individual and collective experiences.  Dancing with Ghosts (Leaping Lion Books, 2017) is her first novel. Their poetry and short-stories can be found in several journals and anthologies. She co-edited Mighty: an Anthology of Disabled Superheroes by Renaissance Press published fall 2023. Her most recent novel is titled Wait With Me and was released in 2025.Emily's contact: https://www.facebook.com/Gillespie.Em/ Instagram: ava.emily.gillespie https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16337475.Emily_Gillespie?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ07tRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwa1BURDZHYk5zRG5rNHhNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHp2CWBW74Ai9dVz7oWfEDfSOqZR1Bp3hZiFTZLm4EESAx5im2_QMdnreLz_k_aem_HG_afAuaBqaY8vCnxfOJyA https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/mighty-an-anthology-of-disabled-superheroes/9781990086533.html https://www.amazon.ca/Wait-Me-Emily-Ava-Gillespie/dp/1069635103Ghofran Alyass is a disabled woman with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus and is the Founder of Beyond Abilities International, formerly known as Beyond Abilities. She is also a part-time professor at George Brown College, teaching in the Community Worker program. She holds a Master's of Education in Social Justice Education, specialising in Disability educational policy from OISE, University of Toronto. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies from the Toronto Metropolitan University, a college certificate in preparatory in Liberal Studies, and a college diploma in Community Services from George Brown College. She is a disability advocate, program facilitator, and author committed to advocating for equity, equality and inclusion of people with disabilities.Ghofran Alyass contact https://www.instagram.com/ghofran_author?igsh=MjdheGRvaXFtb3l5 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CW7dNEmce/ https://www.wroteby.me/ghofranalyass-author23https://www.amazon.ca/You-have-24-Hours-Live/dp/1068916702/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KL8IC9BA7RO6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pe99ve9UmuBVhqR3Ufje0w.7OxR5xzJ0Xg7MBRMTScYznAaEwhgaLO-KSs-vQvse8w&dib_tag=se&keywords=ghofran+alyass&qid=1775518003&sprefix=ghofran+alyass%2Caps%2C820&sr=8-1 Listen to Depictions Media https://depictions.media/lets-talk-about-life-with-a-disability/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspiring-stories--2917948/support.

Send us Fan MailLights! Microphone! Podcast -- Episode 6How do you wrap up a massive, semester-long creative project? Join Instructor Diana, alongside student hosts Shana and Alex, for the MDM class's final reflection and listening party. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the creative journey, covering everything the students learned about audience, structure, and distribution while launching their first podcasts.The conversation explores powerful themes of accountability and class citizenship, celebrating the collective energy and responsibility the students brought to the course. It highlights the real-world utility of their projects, noting the successful strategies and cross-promotion opportunities between different student shows like Big Bets and The Client Said What. If you've ever managed a collaborative project from concept to completion, this episode offers a motivating and honest look at the moment when all the creative, technical, and marketing pieces finally come together.Created inside a podcasting special topics course (DG 8010: MDM Podcast Lab) within the Master of Digital Media program at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University, this six-part series explores what it really takes to start and grow a podcast. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

Send us Fan MailLights! Microphone! Podcast -- Episode 5What happens when your audience demands a language shift? Multilingual creator Winnie Liao joins host Alex to discuss the reality of launching a content project outside the default English market. Winnie shares the unexpected journey of her show, which started in Mandarin in Taiwan and quickly grew into a bilingual platform driven by listeners who wanted to learn English.Winnie reveals the core lessons learned from her background in acting and comedy: success in podcasting requires authenticity, patience, and a willingness to be imperfect. She explains why being a "live wire" and simply being yourself on the mic is more effective than trying to adhere to a rigid structure. The conversation covers how she navigated the shift from corporate content creation to successful entrepreneurship, leveraging her show as a self-promotion tool that attracts new opportunities in Canada and beyond.Created inside a podcasting special topics course (DG 8010: MDM Podcast Lab) within the Master of Digital Media program at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University, this six-part series explores what it really takes to start and grow a podcast. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

Greg Brady spoke to Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University about Teenagers say weekend and Saturday jobs are 'impossible' to find. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tipping-- it's one of those things everyone has an opinion on, and that opinion is normally shaped by what side of it you're on. And the number of services you're expected to tip for-- and the suggested tips on machines-- seem to be going up. So it comes as little surprise that a new H&R Block survey found 67% of Canadians think tipping culture has gone too far. Host Maria Kestane speaks to Dr. Wayne Smith, the Director of the Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Research at Toronto Metropolitan University, to discuss Canada's tipping history, and how our culture has gotten to this point. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

In this episode, Scott sits down with Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist and Dora Award winner Raoul Wilke for a conversation filled with depth and inspiration. Raoul shares his journey from discovering dance to becoming a professor, unpacking the history of vernacular jazz, the creation of his crew Moon Runners, and the importance of staying a lifelong student. Known for his incredible wisdom, he offers powerful reflections on balancing confidence with humility, navigating burnout, and building meaningful community through dance. From music and fashion to visual art, this episode is packed with nuggets of wisdom for any artist looking to grow and evolve. This episode was recorded in Nov 2024. 00:00:00 - Welcome and intro00:03:08 -  How Raoul approaches foundations and choreography in his teaching00:06:07 - Career as a professor at Toronto Metropolitan University 00:06:51 - History of vernacular jazz 00:11:52 - How he got started dancing00:15:37 - The origin story of Moon Runners dance crew00:17:53 - Creating long-lasting friendships through dance00:21:06 - Learning new styles as someone new to the city 00:21:37 - The importance of forever staying a student 00:26:01 - Balancing confidence and humility 00:28:25 - Raoul's first show: “Young, Gifted, and Jazz” and winning the Dora Award 00:33:56 - Dealing with burnout00:38:02 - Representing Canada at Summer Dance 00:42:36 - How Jazz influenced his love of fashion 00:46:35 - Resources for those interested in learning more about jazz 00:49:26 - Musical inspirations  00:53:09 - Passion and natural talent for visual art01:00:10 - The blending of art forms01:01:39 - What to expect in one of Raoul's classes01:05:07 - Where to find RaoulFOLLOW RAOULInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/raoulwilke/LISTEN & SUBSCRIBEYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Dh7M22shDInWU7RJlJim5Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-studio-north-podcast/id1735231812FOLLOWInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/studionorthpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studionorthpodcast HOSTED BYCarmen Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/carmen4syth/ https://www.youtube.com/@Carmen4syth Scott Forsyth https://www.instagram.com/scott4syth/ https://www.youtube.com/@ScottForsyth Contact: info@thestudionorth.com ABOUT USJoin Scott & Carmen Forsyth every week as they dive deep into the dance community, go behind the scenes of Studio North, and sit down with some of North America's most successful dancers, teachers, and choreographers.STUDIO NORTH TVLearn from Canada's best dancers from your own home https://www.thestudionorth.tv/ STUDIO NORTHVancouver https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthVancouver https://www.instagram.com/thestudionorth/ Torontohttps://www.instagram.com/thestudionorthto/ https://www.youtube.com/@StudioNorthToronto

Send us Fan MailLights! Microphone! Podcast -- Episode 4Are you optimizing your podcast for the right platforms? Jordan Blair, Podcast Producer at Buzzsprout, breaks down the current reality of podcast growth. Jordan explains why you must stop treating platforms like TikTok or Instagram and start treating them like libraries. You will learn the single most important rule for discoverability: use keyword-rich show and episode titles for SEO, or risk not being found at all.This episode is packed with practical tips, including how to use the Episode Consumption graph to pinpoint audience drop-off and fix consistency issues. Jordan confirms that listener support (donations and subscriptions) is the only monetization strategy that provides reliable, constant revenue, unlike volatile ad income. He also debunks the myth that asking for ratings and reviews helps your show grow. Learn the true mechanics of growth and how to avoid the "burnout" and "insecurity wall" that stops most podcasts before episode ten.Created inside a podcasting special topics course (DG 8010: MDM Podcast Lab) within the Master of Digital Media program at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University, this six-part series explores what it really takes to start and grow a podcast. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

Greg Brady spoke with Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University about Asia stocks slide as US and Iran threaten to escalate war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this special feed drop from our sister show 'In This Economy?!' The war in the Middle East has pushed global markets into turmoil, throwing early forecasts right out the window. And even before this crisis began, Canada was already on a shaky trajectory, with the biggest economic risk expected to come from upcoming trade negotiations with the United States. Host Mike Eppel speaks to Dr. Eric Kam, professor of economics at Toronto Metropolitan University, to discuss the challenges facing policymakers right now—and, more importantly, what Canada needs to do to finally break out of the boom‑and‑bust cycle tied to global energy markets. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Send a textLights! Microphone! Podcast -- Episode 3Host Alex sits down with Javon Martin to get real about building a podcast that's actually a business in disguise. His show, "100 Ways to Make $100K," isn't just content: it's the front door to something bigger. In this conversation, Javon breaks down how he created the "Millionaire Machine," a guest booking system he developed between episodes 30 and 55 that became the engine for his entire operation.You'll hear about the difference between planning and adapting (spoiler: you need both), why fast feedback matters more than perfection, and how connecting underprivileged youth with successful mentors became the driving force behind a scalable business model. Whether you're starting a podcast or already have one, this episode will shift how you think about content creation in the creator economy.Created inside a podcasting special topics course (DG 8010: MDM Podcast Lab) within the Master of Digital Media program at The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University, this six-part series explores what it really takes to start and grow a podcast. I'm all about interesting projects with interesting people! Let's Connect on the web or via Instagram. :)

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James Stewart (J.D.M.) speaks with Patrice Dutil about his book, The Enduring Riddle of Mackenzie King. In his lifetime, Canadians often dismissed William Lyon Mackenzie King as a meritless interloper, yet numerous scholars have since ranked him as the best prime minister ever. Patrice Dutil leads a who's who of historians to discuss why King deserves that estimation – or why not. This fresh, full assessment forms a new take on how King may – or may not – be the greatest of all Canadian prime ministers. The Enduring Riddle of Mackenzie King unwraps an enigma for scholars, students, and general readers interested in political history, Canadian history, and the history of the Second World War. Patrice Dutil is a professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University, a senior fellow of the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History at the University of Toronto, and a senior fellow of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past. Image Credit: UBC Press