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Weekends with Ben O’Hara-Byrne

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Weekends with Ben O’Hara Byrne will showcase Ben’s signature curiosity, good humour, and love for great Canadian stories - whenever you're listening. Learn new things, hear surprising perspectives, and head into your day with fresh stories to talk about. Ben O’Hara Byrne brings decades of experience in journalism, broadcast, and connecting with people to the microphone. Throughout his career, he’s... more

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Guest: Michie Mee, Juno Awards winning hip hop artist and actress

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Michelle McCulloch
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Episode: Canada’s godmother of hip hop Michie Mee gets her own stamp
Savannah Guthrie
Co-host of NBC Today Show and daughter of Nancy Guthrie
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Episode: Guthrie kidnapping update - Ontario man's disappearance - What it's like to play in the Super Bowl - NHL players back at the Olympics
John Ryan
Canadian punter, Super Bowl winner with Seattle Seahawks
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Episode: Guthrie kidnapping update - Ontario man's disappearance - What it's like to play in the Super Bowl - NHL players back at the Olympics
Kathleen Tolman
Mother of missing man Liam Tolman
Episode: Guthrie kidnapping update - Ontario man's disappearance - What it's like to play in the Super Bowl - NHL players back at the Olympics
Catherine Schweid
Former FBI special agent, currently a professor at DePaul University College of Law
DePaul University College of Law
Episode: Guthrie kidnapping update - Ontario man's disappearance - What it's like to play in the Super Bowl - NHL players back at the Olympics
Leslie Preston
Senior Economist at TD Bank
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Episode: Why is food inflation higher in Canada than most other G7 countries this past year?
Taras Grescoe
Freelance journalist and author of eight non-fiction books, writing about transit and cities.
Episode: Does the reopening of a rail line from Toronto to Timmins signal a comeback for passenger rail in Canada?
Sherri Aikenhead
Journalist and co-author of The First Survivor
Episode: Her partner of 19-years carried out the worst mass shooting in Canadian history. Why Lisa Banfield decided to tell her story
Steven Fishbach
Two-time Survivor contestant and author of the novel 'Escape'
Episode: A former two-time Survivor contestant pulls back the curtains on realty TV in new novel called Escape

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Ben O'Hara-Byrne
Host with extensive background in journalism and broadcasting, known for connecting with audiences through informative storytelling and humor.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Why aren’t there any current podcasts?

    Why aren’t there any current podcasts?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Boho_Incorporated
    Canada10 months ago
  • Worth a listen

    Nice to hear more in-depth interviews on current events and the days news. More informative than the sound bites we get from newscasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fly rod fumbler
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of interviews and the informative nature of discussions.
There are some critiques regarding the frequency of episodes, suggesting a desire for more current content.

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#203
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Apple Podcasts
#157
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Apple Podcasts
#223
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Guthrie kidnapping update - Ontario man's disappearance - What it's like to play in the Super Bowl - NHL players back at the Olympics
Q: What is it like, I mean, I think for those of us who've never experienced it, playing in a Super Bowl must be indescribable.
It's leading up to the Super Bowl in those two weeks. It was one of the most exciting, funnest, also nerve-racking and nervous two weeks of my entire life.
Why are too few Canadians getting a good night’s sleep and what can you do about it?
Q: How should couples coordinate their sleep if there are differences in schedules?
Sometimes, couples are advised to sleep in different rooms, which is referred to as a 'sleep divorce'.
Why are too few Canadians getting a good night’s sleep and what can you do about it?
Q: What advice do you have for people struggling with sleep?
Use good sleep hygiene principles, including waking up at the same time every day and going to bed only when feeling sleepy.
A former two-time Survivor contestant pulls back the curtains on realty TV in new novel called Escape
Q: What is it that you'd want people to understand that you think they don't?
Fishbach wants readers to understand the thematic complexities of reality television, including manipulation and personal narrative beyond the superficial entertainment.
A former two-time Survivor contestant pulls back the curtains on realty TV in new novel called Escape
Q: How did you get on? How did you find yourself on that first Survivor?
Steven Fishbach shares that he became a contestant on Survivor through a friend's casting email who thought he fit the archetype of a nerd character.

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The content features engaging conversations that combine elements of news and politics, showcasing insightful interviews with prominent figures from various fields, including government, energy, and entertainment. Episodes typically discuss pressing topics such as U.S.-Canada relations, energy infrastructure, security dynamics, and cultural phenomena, while frequently highlighting personal stories that reveal deeper insights into these issues. The tone is characterized by a blend of humor and curiosity, likely making it appealing to listeners interested in both hard news and lighter perspectives on significant matters.

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1. Michelle McCulloch
2. Savannah Guthrie
3. John Ryan
4. Kathleen Tolman
5. Catherine Schweid
6. Leslie Preston
7. Taras Grescoe
8. Sherri Aikenhead

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