Best GRR Podcasts (2025)

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Because Summer Vacation! See you in September! 0:34

2M ago0:34

0:34

Because News will be off for the summer! We'll be back in September, so keep an eye out for tickets to be posted soon at BecauseNews.ca The radio will be airing our favourite weekly repeats. For more content, check out our TikTok and Instagram (@CBCBecauseNews) for daily videos all summer long!

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#14 Ashley Thorsen A.A.E, Gerald R. Ford International Airport - Leading with Vision – Operations, Mentorship, and Community Impact at GRR 30:20

2M ago30:20

30:20

In this episode, George Richardson welcomes Ashley Thorsen, A.A.E., Director of Operations at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and one of Airport Business Magazine’s 2022 “40 Under 40” to talk about what it truly takes to lead and shape the future of the aviation industry. With over 13 years of operational experience, a passion for aviati…

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Tom Hearn is still paying off Beyoncé 29:40

2M ago29:40

29:40

This week on Because News with Gavin Crawford, the G7 meets and one leader bolts early (wonder which one?) Meanwhile, back in Canada, Drake finds out Jagmeet Singh was at a Kendrick concert and slides into his DMs. Is Drake ok? Also: what will be the song of the summer? Can The Smurfs soundtrack compete with Mariah’s high notes? Join our panel with…

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Kris Siddiqi gets juiced for the Enhanced Games 31:30

2M ago31:30

31:30

Enhanced athletes, enhanced armies, and maybe a slightly enhanced Gavin? This week, Because News brings you a panel featuring Kris Siddiqi, Martha Chavez, and Craig Lauzon tackling a jam-packed week. From steroid-fuelled sports to a teen science fair that blows minds in Fredericton, NB. Plus, we strive for less screen time with the help of a moveme…

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Brandon Ash-Mohammed believes in Carney Claus 27:53

2M ago27:53

27:53

This week on Because News, we're joined by Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Jan Caruana and Courtney Gilmour. It was a busy news week as the premiers met in Saskatoon where Doug Ford made a musical entrance and Mark Carney was dubbed 'Santa Claus.' We also check in on the Oilers’ playoff run and ask, "why do the guys play Pink Pony Club in the locker room?" P…

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Andrew Phung says 'Night Bro' to The Bay 38:31

2M ago38:31

38:31

This week, Because News does a collective curtsy as King Charles graces Canada with a royal visit. But does anyone actually care? Host Gavin Crawford puts panellists Emma Hunter, Chris Sandiford, and Andrew Phung through the news wringer, covering everything from Trump’s golden dome fantasy to the great Hudson’s Bay mannequin sell-off (finally, som…

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Best of Because News: Billionaires 27:08

3M ago27:08

27:08

Let's check in on the super-rich and why they're creeping into our newsfeed. Featuring Eric Peterson, Martha Chaves, Tom Howell, Alice Moran and Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo.

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Is Craig Lauzon DOING IT? 34:44

3M ago34:44

34:44

This week, our panel finds out who's actually fresh faced in Carney's cabinet, we hear about Trump's MAGA bank full of spunk, and who's absolute dynamite on the baseball diamond. Featuring this week Martha Chaves, Miguel Rivas and Craig Lauzon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

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Ivan Decker also thinks the President is 'transformational' 30:38

3M ago30:38

30:38

It's a Eurovision extravaganza! This week the panel talks about Carney's latest performance, Europe's largest music contest, and the possible Alberta referendum. Featuring Ivan Decker, Ajahnis Charley and Jan Caruana.

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Alice Moran shows up in a dress made of hockey cards 35:54

3M ago35:54

35:54

Election hangover edition. Panel talks potential new Pope, Mark Carney’s victory speech, and the latest millionaire venture: sperm racing. Featuring Eric Peterson, Alice Moran and Chris Locke.

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#13 Paolino De Falco PhD, EUROCONTROL - AI in Aviation & Air Traffic Management 36:44

4M ago36:44

36:44

In our thirteenth episode, George speaks to Paolino De Falco PhD about his journey into the aviation industry and the integration of AI and machine learning in air traffic management. Paolino highlights the challenges of adopting these technologies, the importance of understanding target off block time (TOBT), and the role of machine learning in im…

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Brandon Ash-Mohammed can't wait to watch Canada Shore 27:08

4M ago27:08

27:08

Bring home the Cup! The panel shares their excitement for possibly an all Canadian NHL final. Also, they comment on the political ads right before election, as well as Canada’s exciting new reality show. Featuring Ashley Botting, Miguel Rivas and Brandon Ash-Mohammed with host Gavin Crawford.

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Best of Because News: Local News Stories 27:09

4M ago27:09

27:09

From a whistling champion in Saskatoon to annoyed BC bylaw officers in B.C., let’s see if your hometown made the cut. Susan Kent, Kris Siddiqi, Andy Cheng, Alice Moran and more take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

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Martha Chaves has a chicken to ride 29:54

4M ago29:54

29:54

The panel spends a disruptive night at A Minecraft Movie with "Scotty Screamer" and "Felicity Faces Fines". Later they snitch some neighbours out to a proposed Canadian tax task force, and bring dead iPhones back to life with a new saint. Featuring Miguel Rivas, Ajahnis Charley and Martha Chaves with host Gavin Crawford.…

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Entering the Manosphere with Chris Locke 30:10

4M ago30:10

30:10

Bust out your tiny charts. The panel squints at Trump's tariff plan, meets with Puss in Boots on the Canadian campaign trail, and learns how to "rise and grind" with an ice bath and a banana peel. Jan Caruana, Andrew Phung and Chris Locke take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

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Best of Because News: A Cluesical Spectacular 27:08

5M ago27:08

27:08

You’re going to be hearing some of our favourite Altered Lyrics including our latest hit "Fentanyl Czar." This episode features Jan Caruana, Andrew Phung, Chris Sandiford and more.

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Eric Peterson mixes with Canadian Rye 27:06

5M ago27:06

27:06

Our panellists pack their bags for a thrilling trip down the Trans-Canada Highway. Along the way, they'll play a round of 'voting district or diva' and debate the true pronunciation of 'coyote'. Featuring Emma Hunter, Kris Siddiqi, Eric Peterson with host Gavin Crawford.

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Jean Yoon says 'Oh, hi Mark!' to new PM Carney 27:08

5M ago27:08

27:08

Our panellists find out what a 'Tesler' is, consider what raccoons can teach us about tariff negotiations, and get squeaky with it in a round of Mouse News. Featuring Alice Moran, Miguel Rivas, and Jean Yoon.

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#12 Eduardo Valencia, Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport - An airport through the economist’s lens 44:03

5M ago44:03

44:03

In our twelfth episode, George speaks with with Eduardo Valencia, CIO of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), who brings over a decade of experience solving some of the most complex challenges in both the public and private sectors. From his role as Chief Technology Officer for the State of Minnesota to leading MSP’s innovative appro…

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Quizzing Canadian with Jeopardy champ Mattea Roach 29:36

5M ago29:36

29:36

The panel gets grilled on Trump Steaks, blasts off with Blue Origin rocket theories, and pitches an idea for a heavenly new soap opera. Featuring Ajahnis Charley, Jan Caruana, and Mattea Roach

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Jennifer Whalen gets critical about minerals 33:56

6M ago33:56

33:56

Time to get down to bismuth! Our panel finds out if uranium is real, checks in on the Duolingo owl, and debates what Canada's next prime minister should bring to a knife fight. Craig Lauzon, Emma Hunter and Jennifer Whalen take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

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Best of Because News: Things That Make You Go Grr! 27:08

6M ago27:08

27:08

Get ready to sweat the small stuff! Join us as we reminisce over the petty grievances, minor dust-ups, and silly brouhahas that made the news and had our panellists in a froth. Featuring Arlene Dickinson, Kris Siddiqi, Tom Howell, and more

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Carley Thorne vs. Ford's imaginary fortress 27:10

6M ago27:10

27:10

Plus: Our panellists tap dance for a doctor, practice their Shawinigan Handshakes, and try to outsmart romance scammers. Joining us this week are Andrew Phung, Ashley Botting, and Carley Thorne with host Gavin Crawford.

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#11 Kamal Patel, London Luton Airport - 26 years of Technology Transformation at LTN 28:45

7M ago28:45

28:45

In our eleventh episode, George speaks to Kamal Patel, looking back at 26 years at London Luton Airport (LTN) as their Technology Transformation Manager. Kamal shares some of the advances in technology he's seen at the airport during his tenure, recalls what attracted him to the airport and aviation, why working in an airport environment 'isn't for…

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#10 Skyler Logsdon, Boomerang - Appetite for innovation in airports? FOUND IT! 37:23

8M ago37:23

37:23

In our tenth episode, George speaks to Skyler Logsdon, the CEO and Co-Founder of best-in-class Lost & Found Platform, Boomerang. Skyler shares his reluctance to join a 'big company' like Facebook or Google, opting for the more 'daring' route of joining and building early-stage start ups such a Zirx, Tatari and right back to his very first business …

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#9 Dave Lynch, Swissport - Failure is not an Option: Chief Information Officer at Cargo and Aircraft Ground Handler 37:55

9M ago37:55

37:55

In our ninth episode, George speaks to Dave Lynch, the CIO at the largest Cargo and Aircraft Ground Handler globally, Swissport. Dave shares insights on his various leadership roles in transportation including Swissport, First Group and Go Ahead in a career spanning over 2 decades. Stories include Dave's experience in different leadership styles, w…

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#8 Mo Taher, The Airport Guy - Where is the Next Generation of Aviation Talent RIGHT NOW? 36:36

10M ago36:36

36:36

In our eighth episode, George speaks to LHR graduate-turned-social media hit, Mohammad Taher or 'The Airport Guy' @mo_t_ivate. Mo holds nothing back in this open and honest discussion about the changes he feels the industry needs when seeking young people and new talent into the industry. He shares his entry into aviation despite social prejudices …

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#7 Lionel Guilbert, SRQ - Key Drivers to Airport Growth, Learnings over 30 years in Airport Operations 44:57

11M ago44:57

44:57

In our seventh episode of On Block/Off Block, George speaks to VP or Operations and Public Safety at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Lionel Guilbert. George and Lionel talk about Lionel's upbringing and introduction into aviation and his journey through airport operations at SRQ, the three key drivers to success in SRQ's passenger growth,…

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#6 Interview with Adam Bouchard, Tampa International Airport (TPA) 22:40

1+ y ago22:40

22:40

In our sixth On Block/Off Block podcast, George talks with Adam Bouchard, VP of Operations at Tampa International Airport. They talk about Adam’s role, Tampa’s airport operations apprenticeship programme and working together on an exciting collaborative project.

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GRR 004: How The NY Times Succeeds on Hip - Hop...and Fails On Race + KRS - One on the “Crystallization” of Malcolm X 41:01

1+ y ago41:01

41:01

On this edition of GRR: Global Race Report, in light of the recent and ongoing HIP-HOP 50TH anniversary celebrations, I share thoughts which I recently published about why journalism on hip-hop often fails when it comes to race. I cite The New York Times as a recent example. Then, for our singular GRR feature, X100: The Malcolm X Century, we speak …

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GRR 003: Policing “The Chicago Way !” + What If Malcolm & Martin Had Joined Forces? 41:25

2y ago41:25

41:25

In May 2023, a print essay hit the Windy City with gale force. Bluntly titled, “Hundreds of Chicago cops can’t testify in court,” it told the story of the recently leaked Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office’s so-called “Brady” and “Do Not Call” lists. (Cook County is the center of the Chicago metro area.) These leaked lists are documents local pr…

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GRR 002: Put Your Eyes Where My Race Can See + What To Read When You’re In Jail 38:10

2y ago38:10

38:10

On GRR: Global Race Report, we talk with NYU professor Nicholas Mirzoeff about Mizzy (aka Bacari-Bronze O’Garro), the famed, Black, 18-year-old, UK TikTok prankster. Plus, we analyze the “reckless eyeballing” controversy that erupted when Mizzy’s gaze didn’t go where a white man wanted it to go. Then, GRR continues our unique special feature, X100:…

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GRR 001: The Experimental Black Community That Never Was + Malcolm X On White People 57:19

2y ago57:19

57:19

On GRR: Global Race Report, we’ll be talking with Thomas Healy, author of Soul City; a book about the birth, life, and death of a Southern town; one planned, founded, and built, in the 1960s, by Black Americans. Then, GRR will be introducing a regular feature, about which we're especially excited. In less than two years, it’ll be a century since th…

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Global Race Report - Trailer 1:05

2+ y ago1:05

1:05

Some say, “All roads lead to Rome.” But all roads lead to race, as well. Race. It always looms. It can spill out, messily, at any moment. It can do this, not only where you are, but anywhere. And any media which talks realistically about race must make these facts part of the context. GRR — Global Race Report — does. Hosted and produced by Harry Al…

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#5 Celebrating our Series A success live from the Concorde Conference Centre at Manchester Airport 38:39

2+ y ago38:39

38:39

This episode was recorded live from the Concorde Conference Centre at Manchester Airport as part of AeroCloud's team celebration of our successful Series A fundraise. CEO George Richardson talks about AeroCloud, technology and the future of airport operations with his co-founders Ian Forde-Smith and Paul Secker. He is joined by lead investors Chris…

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#4 Interview with Paul Secker 29:55

3y ago29:55

29:55

In this fifth On Block / Off Block podcast, you can hear George's interview with AeroCloud's new Global Director of Common-Use, Paul Secker. They discuss Paul's introduction into a career with Airports, how he built and grew Flight Solutions to become one of the leading disruptors in the Common-Use market and their recent merge into AeroCloud.…

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#3 Interview with Dai Garrett 28:58

4y ago28:58

28:58

In this fourth On Block / Off Block podcast, you can hear George's interview with AeroCloud's Head of People, Dai Garrett. They discuss Dai's role, how he's helped other companies grow their teams, and what's important to keep in mind as you hire people into a start-up like AeroCloud. On Block / Off Block is the podcast about working in, and with, …

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#2 Interview with Ian Forde-Smith - part 2 16:56

4y ago16:56

16:56

In this second On Block / Off Block podcast, you can hear part 2 of George's interview with his co-founder and AeroCloud CTO Ian Forde-Smith. They talk about Ian's history working with airports and how and why he started AeroCloud with George. Part 1 is available in the first podcast. On Block / Off Block is the podcast about working in, and with, …

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#1 Interview with Ian Forde-Smith - part 1 26:38

4y ago26:38

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In this first On Block / Off Block podcast, you can hear part 1 of George's interview with his co-founder and AeroCloud CTO Ian Forde-Smith. They talk about Ian's history working with airports and how and why he started AeroCloud with George. Join us next time for part 2. On Block / Off Block is the podcast about working in, and with, airports. It'…

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Diet & Care in Pregnancy. By Dietcian and Nutritionist Sonam Jain. 12:12

4y ago12:12

12:12

A healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any time, but especially vital if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Healthy eating keeps you feeling good and gives your baby the essential nutrients they need in the womb. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by the podcast guest in Health Insights are solely…

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Yoga for Mental Health !! By Anuradha Mehra, Yoga & Wellness Practitioner 12:20

4y ago12:20

12:20

Yoga can empower individuals’ positively to take charge of their own psychological wellness and save a large expenditure for treatment and prevention of mental health problems. Yoga can take the form of a new therapy for curative, preventive, protective and promotive objectives at schools, hospitals, health care centers and in family. It can offer …

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What are the Child Nutrition Disorders & Diet Therapy. By Dr Manju Panda. 11:07

4y ago11:07

11:07

Nutrition is important at every age. Your children need proper nutrients stay healthy and strong, and grow up healthy and strong. Nutrition for children can also help establish a foundation for healthy eating habits and nutritional knowledge that your child can apply throughout life. Today’s child is tomorrow’s Youth. Under Nutrition and Over Nutri…

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Why RUN ? By Siddarth Choudhary Founder GRR & Juniorun 14:00

4y ago14:00

14:00

Running can significantly improve physical and mental health. As a form of aerobic exercise, running can reduce stress, improve heart health, and even help alleviate symptoms of depression. Some researchers think running may be so good for us because it's something we evolved to do. Siddarth Choudhary shares his personal experiences on our today’s …

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How to maintain weight while on vacation? By Dietcian and Nutritionist Sonam Jain. 16:01

4y ago16:01

16:01

Everyone knows that losing weight can be tough. Well, imagine setting a weight-loss goal, achieving it, and then going on vacation. How do you maintain that weight loss and withstand the temptations inherent in an open bar in a resort or an all-you-can-eat-buffet of Pizzas and Pastas. Today’s Topic is all about maintaining weight while on vacation.…

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How to start Running for beginners? By Siddarth Choudhary Founder GRR & Juniorun 17:10

4y ago17:10

17:10

This time we have a topic *RUNNING*. Siddarth Choudhary has achieved huge success in terms of speed and distance in long distance races and have trained thousands of individuals and corporates close to a decade now. Who would then, be better than him to advise our listeners. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by the podcast g…

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Myths Busted about Real Health !! By Dietcian and Nutritionist Sonam Jain. 14:41

4y ago14:41

14:41

In this episode we will be discussing from Skipping Breakfast to late night binging to intermediate fasting and lots more. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by the podcast guest in Health Insights are solely of the individual and do not necessarily represent anyone in person. Follow us on www.ammayavox.com Ammaya Vox - https…

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Is Today’s lifestyle a contributor to type-2 diabetes? By Dr Manju Panda 8:33

4y ago8:33

8:33

Dr. Manju Panda Senior Diabetes Educator, Nutritionist and Program Manager Max Healthcare Inst. Dr. Manju Panda has a wide experience of more than 20 years as a Nutritionist and Diabetes counsellor and is associated with Max Hospital since 2007. She worked closely with Dr. MMS Ahuja, known as the father of Endocrinology (AIIMS), and she is currentl…

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What you eat today is your tomorrow. By Dietcian and Nutritionist Sonam Jain. 8:32

4y ago8:32

8:32

SONAM JAIN is a SRCC graduate who pursed her interest in nutrition and is working in the health industry from last 10 years ! She aims at building a stronger you for a better tomorrow !!! She has helped over 5000+ people across the globe! She specialises in post pregnancy weight loss + Child nutrition. Her food guidance is based on science of aryuv…

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I Exercise & Eat Healthy but still don’t lose weight. By Siddarth Choudhary Founder GRR & Juniorun 23:08

4y ago23:08

23:08

Weight loss isn’t always a simple equation. Calories in versus Calories out that counts. Weight loss is not Impossible. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by the podcast guest in Health Insights are solely of the individual and do not necessarily represent anyone in person. Follow us on www.ammayavox.com Siddarth Choudhary In…

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Did you exercise or play today ? By Siddarth Choudhary Founder GRR & Juniorun 18:59

4y ago18:59

18:59

Parents can play a key role in helping their child become more physically active. If sports and physical activities are a priority, they will provide children with a strong foundation for a lifetime of health. Todays discussion is about “How important is exercise for children to perform in every state of life”. We will get into an insight of how pa…

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