Let us take you into the pages of the Walrus as a chorus of vibrant voices bring to life essays, fiction, poetry, illustrations and photography from some of Canada’s best writers and artists.
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Winner, "Outstanding Music Series", 2022 Canadian Podcast Awards. In this passion project of a podcast, longtime Hockey Night In Canada and TSN broadcaster (and Beatles expert!) Paul Romanuk chats with great Canadian music people about the greatest band in the history of pop music - The Beatles. Each episode will feature a different guest, who will dive into their favourite Beatles or Beatles solo album, track by track. Some of the biggest names in Canadian music tell their stories about dis ...
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Todas las semanas nos sentamos a discutir las buenas nuevas de la industria de los videojuegos, conversamos entre amigos sin miedo de dar nuestra sincera opinión, Desde Guatemala el podcast se transmite en vivo desde nuestro canal de Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTpXWCIITzniRyZzf6Z9rw
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We're Metaphorical Walrus Productions, and we make the Actual Play podcasts Westerns & Wagons, Monsters & Mysteries, and Skybound Card games! Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/metaphoricalwalrusproductions, Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MetaphoricalP Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/MetaphoricalWalrusProductions Music for Westerns & Wagons provided by zircon, and you can find more of his music at www.zirconmusic.com! Unless otherwise noted in the episode description, all ...
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The Walrus & Philper Show is a bit hard to explain, but please don't ask Philper to explain it, unless you have all day. Classic Rock & More says it best. Enjoy some rare cuts, good old fashioned fun (usually at Philper's expense) and light hearted banter, balanced with Classic Rock stories, music, interviews and information. Pull up an ear and enjoy!
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A "Beatles and such" podcast with father and son. Hosted by Kevin Mantegna (a John Lennon impersonator) and Kyle Mantegna (a guy not in a Beatles-tribute band).
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This is "I Am The Walrus" that explores and shares the stories of a young boy growing up during the 1960s in the South. What could be call the most prolific decade in history has so many twist and turns that developed a young boy into a man...but not the one his Father thought he should be.
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Walrus takes on the intricate and wildly fascinating city that is Berlin. An exquisite adventure through one of the most exciting cities of the 21st century. “So, does that mean this is a serious podcast?” Oh yes, very serious. Walrus is no jester. He has round glasses and wears matching socks. Luckily, the show also has giggly guests, edgy editing and telling tales. All topped off with a down to earth, self-deprecating voice-over. “Now Walrus (is your name really Walrus?), another question ...
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Too many bears are becoming casualties in the battle of the bins. Lori Wilson reads How We Treat Bears in Cities Is TrashPar Accessible Media Inc
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S4 E9 - ARCHIVE EDITION - Tug Of War - Steven Page
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We dig into the archive for this episode, featuring the great Steven Page (founding member of The Barenaked Ladies, solo artist and part of The TransCanada Highwaymen supergroup). Steven talks to host Paul Romanuk about Paul McCartney's 1982 number one album Tug Of War. Here's an interesting interview McCartney did for his Club Sandwich newsletter …
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The Carbon Tax Is Good for Canadians. Why Axe It?
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Pierre Poilievre’s sloganeering ‘Axe the Tax’ is based on a false premise. But the Liberals fumbled a smart carbon policy. Lori Wilson reads The Carbon Tax Is Good for Canadians. Why Axe It?Par Roger Ashby
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The Collapse of Self-Worth in the Digital Age
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Why are we letting algorithms rewrite the rules of art, work, and life? Marjorie Nicolaou reads The Collapse of Self-Worth in the Digital AgePar Marjorie Nicolaou, Roger Ashby
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Artificial intimacy is taking over the dating world—and leaving us lonelier than ever. Lori Wilson reads When your lover is a botPar Lori Wilson, Roger Ashby
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The inside story of one of Canada’s most brazen, baffling, and mysterious art heists and how the police cracked it. Paul Berry reads Stealing Winston ChurchillPar Roger Ashby, paul berry
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As its population booms, Atlantic Canada grapples with hate crimes, a housing crisis, and shattered dreams.Par Accessible Media Inc
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How to Talk to People When You Live Alone
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Conversations for people who live alone, regardless of relationship status, must be actively initiated by some party, often through technological means.Par Accessible Media Inc
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Why Canada Should Worry about Trump's Second Coming
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The alarming cross-border influence of America’s political turmoil.Par Accessible Media Inc
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S4 E8 - Great George Martin Arrangements Pt. II - Songwriter/Arranger Robert Armes
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This is Part II of a two part episode. Host Paul Romanuk talks with multiple award winning Canadian writer and arranger of commercial music (as well as composing and performing his own music), Robert Armes, about George Martin's incredible contributions to The Beatles' work as an arranger and orchestrator. In his prime, Robert worked with the best …
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Lake Superior’s Cruise Ship Problem
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As tourists turn to “underexplored” ports, luxury fleet operators are sailing through environmental loopholes.Par Accessible Media Inc
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Remembering Lytton, the Town Wiped Out by Wildfire
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Lytton B. C. had a long history of fires, but nothing like this. The picturesque little town in the mountains was suddenly a poster child for global climate disruptions.Par Accessible Media Inc
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Jonathan Pruitt was a rock-star ecologist — prolific, influential, charming. Then academic sleuths started poking around.Par Accessible Media Inc
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S4 E7 – Great George Martin Arrangements – Songwriter/Arranger Robert Armes
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This is Part I of a two part episode as host Paul Romanuk talks with the multiple award winning Canadian writer and arranger of commercial music, Robert Armes, about George Martin's incredible contributions to The Beatles' work as an arranger and orchestrator. In his prime, Robert worked with the cream of Canadian session players to bring his compo…
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Why did Canada’s top art gallery push out a visionary curator? Paul Berry reads The AGO Vs. Wanda NanibushPar Accessible Media Inc
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How Not to Ask Your Dad about Family Secrets
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Sadiya Ansari tried to get answers about her grandmother’s mysterious past. Turns out, she still had a lot to learn about herself. Lori Wilson reads How Not to Ask Your Dad about Family SecretsPar Accessible Media Inc
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Pilling sweaters, stretched-out socks, flimsy denim. How we came to live in the golden age of garbage clothing. Lori Wilson reads Terrible Apparel .Par Accessible Media Inc
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A Troubled School for Troubled Teens
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Robert Land Academy promised to reform boys into “good citizens.” Former students allege it subjected them to years of humiliation, degradation, and abuse. Matt Speirs reads A troubled school for troubled teens .Par Accessible Media Inc
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Long before iMessage and WhatsApp could capture an instant voice message, the writer would record audio on her phone and send the files via email as memory. Lori Wilson reads My Guilty Pleasure - Voice Notes by Pacinthe Mattar.Par Accessible Media Inc
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It’s become upsettingly commonplace to concede that publishing is inhospitable to minoritized writers . Is there hidden racism in book cover design? Lori Wilson reads Bad ImpressionsPar Accessible Media Inc
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When the Taliban retook power in 2021, Canada promised Afghanistan’s female soccer players sanctuary and safety. Did it betray them? Marjorie Nicolaou reads Left on the Battlefield .Par Roger Ashby
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S4 E6 – Great Ringo Drum Performances – Lightfoot Band drummer Barry Keane
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Veteran Canadian session drummer, and longtime drummer with The Gordon Lightfoot Band, Barry Keane talks about some of his favourite Ringo Starr drum moments. Barry also shares some stories, with host Paul Romanuk, about what it was like to be on the drum stool behind Canadian musical giant Gordon Lightfoot for almost 50 years. Find out what The Li…
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The Fastest Way to Lose a Court Case? Use ChatGPT.
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Burnout and heavy workloads are driving lawyers to AI—and into big trouble. Lori Wilson reads The Fastest Way to Lose a Court Case? Use ChatGPT.Par Accessible Media Inc
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The Walrus continues its political series on Pierre Poilievre. He’s promised to shake up Canadian politics if he and the Conservative Party win the next election. He speaks in punchy slogans but what would he actually do in power? This week’s topics cover: Conspiracy theories, Reconciliation, Polarization and the Canadian Identity. Paul Berry reads…
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Journalists Are Becoming Cogs in the Outrage Machine
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It’s a dire time for Canadian media: only 37 percent of English-speaking Canadians trust the news, a decline of twenty percentage points since 2018. Lori Wilson reads Journalists Are Becoming Cogs in the Outrage Machine.Par Accessible Media Inc
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S4 E5 – The Beatles In Canada – Beatles Historian Piers Hemmingsen
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Canadian Beatles Historian Piers Hemmingsen talks with host Paul Romanuk about the band's Canadian history and a few of The Beatles tunes that mean the most to him. Piers also discusses his definitive account of The Beatles early days in Canada: The Beatles In Canada: The Origins of Beatlemania, and, also, his upcoming companion volume to that book…
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Pierre Poilievre has promised to shake up Canadian politics if he and the Conservative Party win the next election. He speaks in punchy slogans, but what would he actually do in power? The Walrus asked political observers how his rhetoric might look in practice. Matt Speirs reads If He WinsPar Accessible Media Inc
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In some cases, screen time might actually be helping your kids. Lori Wilson reads Stop Panicking about Your Kid’s Screen TimePar Roger Ashby, Lori Wilson
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When Facial Recognition Helps Police Target Black Faces
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An AI engineer reckons with the moral implications of his work. Lori Wilson reads When Facial Recognition Helps Police Target Black FacesPar Roger Ashby, Lori Wilson
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After the forest fires, almost everybody left, all the neighbours left. I could have stayed, but I — I took the opportunity to hit the road. Marjorie Nicolaou reads Nour Abi-Nakhoul's fictional story, Smokehouse.Par Roger Ashby
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Why Canada Should Worry about Trump’s Second Coming
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The alarming cross-border influence of America’s political turmoil. Lori Wilson reads Why Canada Should Worry about Trump’s Second ComingPar Roger Ashby, Lori Wilson
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Canada’s Prime Ministers: More like Monarchs than You Think
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The key to fixing our democracy? Dismantle an electoral system that panders to the culture of celebrity. Paul Berry reads Canada’s Prime Ministers: More like Monarchs than You ThinkPar roger ashby, paul berry
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Shadow Government: The Consulting Firms Telling Ottawa What to Do
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According to Justin Ling, Justin Trudeau’s $840 million spending spree has led to hidden deals, wasted money, and useless improvements. Lori Wilson reads Shadow Government: The Consulting Firms Telling Ottawa What to DoPar Lori Wilson, Justin Ling, Roger Ashby
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The Ozempic Era Is Distorting What We See as Healthy
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Fat people are constantly told they have to shed pounds. What will weight loss–inducing medicines really cost us? Lori Wilson reads The Ozempic Era Is Distorting What We See as Healthy.Par Accessible Media Inc
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The Murder Trial That Exposed Toronto’s Police Misconduct Crisis
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Disturbing allegations of police collusion came to light after Umar Zameer’s acquittal in a police officer’s death. Lori Wilson reads The Murder Trial That Exposed Toronto’s Police Misconduct Crisis.Par Accessible Media Inc
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Canada’s Universities Are a Pipeline for Chinese Military Technology
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How hundreds of Chinese researchers across the country were identified as undercover scientists. Lori Wilson reads Canada’s Universities Are a Pipeline for Chinese Military TechnologyPar Accessible Media Inc
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S4 E4 – Beatles Mellotron Tracks – Drew Arnott of Strange Advance
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In this "break from the normal format" episode, host Paul Romanuk talks with songwriter and musician Drew Arnott (of the 1980s Canadian band Strange Advance) about The Beatles' use of the Mellotron, a cutting edge instrument in the 1960s. Catch up with Drew and Strange Advance at their website: strangeadvance.com This podcast uses the following thi…
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As Temperatures Rise, So Does Pressure to Engineer the Ocean
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New technology might help us combat the climate crisis. But is it safe to tinker with the seas? Lori Wilson reads As Temperatures Rise, So Does Pressure to Engineer the OceanPar Accessible Media Inc
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Quebec has to conserve energy in its push to electrify everything.
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Lori Wilson reads In a Province Where Electricity Is Cheap, How Do You Get Consumers to Use Less Power?Par Accessible Media Inc
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You Can’t Talk Your Way Out of Depression
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Theories have surfaced in the past few decades that the way humans heal from adversity is not typically by ‘thinking’ their way out, but primarily within and through our bodies. Marjorie Nicolaou reads You Can’t Talk Your Way Out of DepressionPar Accessible Media Inc
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How the “Queen of Canada” and Conspiracy Theorists Splintered a Small Town
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Romana Didulo believes she has communed with aliens and been recognized by Donald Trump. When she and her inner circle moved to Richmound, Saskatchewan, some residents protested to kick her out. Others saw an opportunity. Read by Paul Berry.Par Accessible Media Inc
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It’s Time to Take Phones Away from Students
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The spike in teen mental distress and disruptive behaviour will require extreme steps and one of them is removing cellphones from schools. Read by Lori Wilson.Par Accessible Media Inc
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Jason Guriel still recalls when comics were childish, outlaw, and slightly problematic. Read by Lori Wilson.Par Accessible Media Inc
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S4 E3 – The White Album (Side Three) – Musician/Songwriter Jay Sparrow
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This is the 2nd of a two part episode with Edmonton-based music creator Jay Sparrow talking with host Paul Romanuk about a couple of sides of The Beatles‘ 1968 masterpiece The Beatles (aka The White Album). This is a two-part episode. The previous episode covered Side One. This episode covers Side Three. You can find out more about Jay Sparrow at h…
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Cities are good at planting trees but not so good at keeping them
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In many cities newly planted trees are often left to fend for themselves. Vancouver managed to buck the trend, and its urban canopy is flourishing.Par Accessible Media Inc
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Quebec's crushing immigration policy
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Familial separation can have devastating consequences on mental health and productivity.Par Accessible Media Inc
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In the Footsteps of Migrants
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Thousands of migrants die trying to cross into the US from Mexico. Each year activists follow their harrowing trekPar Accessible Media Inc
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