Best Bear Liu Podcasts (2025)

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Remembering Ozzy Osbourne 22:13

2h ago22:13

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Yesterday, Ozzy Osborune passed away at age 76. The Black Sabbath frontman will be remembered for his music, his antics on stage and his family’s reality television show, “The Osbournes.” In 2022, Tom Power sat down with the Prince of Darkness himself to discuss his new album at the time, “Patient Number 9.” But they also spoke about the legacy tha…

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Joseph Kahn on Ick, music videos and the magic of '80s horror flicks 25:39

2h ago25:39

25:39

Acclaimed music video director Joseph Kahn has worked with everyone from the Backstreet Boys to Taylor Swift, but in 2004, he expanded into feature films. His latest creature feature “Ick” is a horror-comedy that just had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Back in September, Joseph joined Tom to talk about the movie, wha…

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Blake Shelton fell back in love with music, all thanks to Post Malone 35:29

1d ago35:29

35:29

Blake Shelton is back with his first new album in nearly four years, “For Recreational Use Only.” The country star joins Tom Power to talk about retiring from the hit TV show “The Voice” after 23 seasons, feeling burned out, and being unsure about whether he would ever release a new record. Plus, Blake shares how an unexpected collaboration with Po…

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Saya Gray on her debut album and gigging as a teen with a fake ID 13:52

1d ago13:52

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Saya Gray might have just released her debut album earlier this year, but it’s far from her first foray into music. She’s been gigging since she was a teen, performing alongside much older musicians at Toronto jazz clubs where she had to use a fake ID to get in. Eventually, she started touring with the likes of Daniel Caesar and Willow Smith. Now, …

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Why Rhys Darby thinks robots can’t do stand-up comedy 25:21

2d ago25:21

25:21

When Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords, Our Flag Means Death) started to notice the way AI had sunk its teeth into Hollywood, he decided to speak up. In his new stand-up show, “The Legend Returns,” the New Zealand actor and comedian sets out to prove that robots could never do what he’s doing live on stage. Rhys joins Tom Power to tell us what’s …

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Jessica B. Hill’s childhood dream came true 23:44

2d ago23:44

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When Jessica B. Hill was a kid, she saw a play at the Stratford Festival that she found so inspirational she wrote the word “Stratford” on a piece of paper and put it on her ceiling. Now, she’s an award-winning actor and playwright who’s appearing in three plays at Stratford this season: “As You Like It,” “Sense and Sensibility” and “Dangerous Liai…

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497 / 串台《硬地骇客》：离职、英语、反脆弱和其他 - Crossover with Hard Hackers: Career, Learning English, Antifragile and More 1:26:40

4d ago1:26:40

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前几天和硬地骇客做了一次串台，聊得很开心：）也分享了一些自己的近况：离职、搞钱、学英语、X增长和反脆弱。这是本期完整节目：本期《硬地骇客》采访了播客圈前辈 Bear 老师，探讨了他从财务软件公司产品设计师到艺人公司的心路历程。Bear 分享了他离开稳定高薪工作的原因，包括职业发展瓶颈、科技行业变革以及工作生活失衡。他还分享了自己在 X 平台发起 “20 小时赚 1000 美金” 的挑战经历，以及通过 Building Public 实现目标的过程。此外，Bear 还分享了自己学习英语的经验，以及对播客和 YouTube 两种媒介的看法。 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beartalk/donations Advertisin…

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Zarna Garg treats comedy as a business, not an art form 24:50

5d ago24:50

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After 16 years as a stay-at-home mom, Zarna Garg felt like she needed to reinvent herself. She tried a few different business ventures (disposable toothbrushes, vegan chilli and matchmaking), but none of them stuck. Then she decided to give comedy a go and everything changed. Now, Zarna has released a new stand-up special, "Practical People Win,” w…

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Why Josh Homme wanted to perform inside the Paris Catacombs 18:48

5d ago18:48

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Last summer, Queens of the Stone Age became the first-ever band to perform inside the Catacombs of Paris, where the remains of six million people are kept. That performance was captured in a new concert film and live five-song EP, “Alive in the Catacombs.” Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme joins Tom Power to talk about the project, his li…

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496 / 瑞幸咖啡 app 的设计师使用体验（英语）！- China's Super Coffee App 14:19

7d ago14:19

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当你把“游戏化玩法”、超快配送、以及平价咖啡放进一个App里，会发生什么？你就得到了——瑞幸咖啡，中国最大的咖啡连锁品牌，全国门店超过 24,000 家。在这期视频中，我将带你完整体验一次在瑞幸App点咖啡的全过程：从打开App、选择咖啡，到到店取杯。作为一名产品设计师，我也会从设计视角出发，分享这个App为什么对中国用户这么好用、而对外国用户来说可能信息量太大、容易迷路。我们会一起看看： - 游戏化设计与积分激励的魔力 - 大规模的个性化体验是怎么做到的 - 如何用巧妙的UX设计提高用户留存和商业转化 - 以及这个App在可访问性（Accessibility）和隐私方面还存在哪些不足如果你对**设计、科技或产品策略**感兴趣，这段拆解应该能给你带来不少灵感——不管你是在做App，还是…

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Little Simz split with her producer. Now she’s unstoppable 25:09

6d ago25:09

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Little Simz is one of the most acclaimed rappers in the world right now. In 2022, she won the prestigious Mercury Prize for her album “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.” But after falling out with her longtime producer and collaborator, the British rapper started thinking maybe music wasn’t for her anymore. Little Simz joins Tom Power to tell us why …

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How Stratford’s Richard Manuel became a rock and roll legend 27:53

6d ago27:53

27:53

In his new book, “Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band,” renowned music archivist and podcaster Stephen T. Lewis explores the life and legacy of Richard Manuel, one of Canada’s most talented and influential musicians. Stephen joins Tom Power to tell why he was so enthralled by the story of a self-taught music…

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Nathan Fillion was a shy comic book kid. Now he stars in Superman 32:14

7d ago32:14

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When actor Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Castle, The Rookie) was growing up as a quiet comic book kid in Edmonton, he never imagined he would one day be up on the big screen with Superman. Now, he’s living out his childhood dream with his latest role as Guy Gardner — one of the characters known as Green Lantern — in the new “Superman” movie. Nathan join…

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Why PIQSIQ wrote a song about Mahaha, the Inuit tickling demon 17:55

7d ago17:55

17:55

What if the bad guy in your nightmare didn’t chase you, but tried to tickle you to death? That’s just one of the Inuit legends reimagined by the Inuit throat singing duo PIQSIQ on their haunting new album, “Legends.” Sisters Tiffany Ayalik and Inuksuk Mackay of PIQSIQ join Tom Power to talk about the record and why they’re embracing Inuit tradition…

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Simple Plan was both loved and hated for being pop-punk 35:40

8d ago35:40

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For nearly three decades, Simple Plan has been one of the most successful bands to come out of Canada, selling more than 10 million albums worldwide. Now, a new documentary, “Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd” offers a look into the band's journey from playing basement shows in Montreal to achieving global stardom. Simple Plan’s Pierre Bouvier and…

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How Tarralik Duffy uses pop art to show her memories of Nunavut 16:49

8d ago16:49

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Jerry cans, bottles of soy sauce and canned meats — these are just some of the everyday objects portrayed in Tarralik Duffy’s exhibit, “Gasoline Rainbows.” Back in 2023, the multidisciplinary Inuk artist joined guest host Saroja Coelho to talk about finding beauty in everyday objects, the unexpected ways we remember home, and how her art connects h…

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Steph Tolev wants to make farting less shameful for women 23:08

9d ago23:08

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Toronto-born comedian Steph Tolev has been described as "gross,” "dirty” and "painfully real.” She’s built an entire career on raunchy jokes about everything from bad dates to bathroom humour. Now, she’s releasing her first Netflix special, "Filth Queen.” Steph joins guest host Talia Schlanger to tell us how she developed her niche, why she had to …

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The forgotten history of classical music among the Labrador Inuit 28:09

9d ago28:09

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Deantha Edmunds is Canada’s first Inuk professional opera singer. Last year, she was appointed to the Order of Canada, and earlier this month, she was honoured at the Canada Day ceremony in Ottawa. In this conversation with Tom Power from 2024, Deantha talks about the forgotten classical music tradition of the Labrador Inuit, as well as her own jou…

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495 / 我们的20小时赚1000美元挑战回顾 - What We_ve Learned from Earning $1000 in 20 Hours 1:00:58

11d ago1:00:58

1:00:58

在这期访谈里，我和 Google 的黄莘一起复盘「20 小时赚 1000 美元」的极限挑战。我们拆解了如何用 AI＋设计思维快速验证需求，利用 Stripe、Twitter (X) 等工具把想法变成真金白银，并分享定价策略、市场定位和时间管理秘诀。看完你将学会： • 3 步验证付费意愿 • 用副业思维打造可复制收入流 • 如何把一次挑战演化成长期资产和个人品牌。 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beartalk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac…

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How Emma Donoghue’s new musical stands up for immigrants then and now 25:22

12d ago25:22

25:22

Award-winning Irish Canadian novelist, screenwriter and playwright Emma Donoghue (Room, The Wonder) is back with her first musical, “The Wind Coming Over The Sea.” It’s based on the true story of Henry and Jane Johnson, a young married couple who left Ireland in the 1840s in search of a better life in Canada. Emma joins Tom Power to talk about what…

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The dark side of writing a life-changing hit 21:48

12d ago21:48

21:48

Twenty years ago, Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Powter wrote the song “Bad Day,” which quickly became one of the biggest hits of 2005. It earned him a Grammy nomination, sold millions of copies and launched his career as an artist. But when “Bad Day” got bigger than anyone could have ever imagined, Daniel’s mental health started to decline, lea…

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494 / ChatGPT的六大实战技巧（英语） - Leveling Up Your Conversations with ChatGPT 9:07

14d ago9:07

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如果一款工具能帮你灵感爆发、自动写作，甚至安排日程，你会怎么用？本期视频揭秘 6 大秘诀，手把手教你把 ChatGPT 从“辅助”升级为生产力引擎：如何写出犀利提示词、保持深度对话，以及解锁 2025 新功能——Deep Research 实时检索、Voice Mode 语音对话、Tasks 自动提醒。还会示范打造专属 GPT，让它代班处理枯燥的设计或内容事务。无论你是设计师、程序员还是独立创作者，这些技巧都能让创意翻倍、流程减半。看完即可把 ChatGPT 变成最懂你的队友。订阅 Bear Academy，每周更新设计·科技·效率·AI 干货！ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beartalk/donations Ad…

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Finn Wolfhard's childhood 10-year plan worked out 44:09

13d ago44:09

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At age 12, Canadian actor Finn Wolfhard shot to fame after landing the role of a lifetime on “Stranger Things.” But growing up in the spotlight wasn’t always easy. Finn often felt like he didn’t have control over his public identity or his artistic life. Now, as his tenure on “Stranger Things” comes to a close, he’s launched a music career with the…

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Jason Mantzoukas wants to be the ugly American villain 32:08

14d ago32:08

32:08

When actor and comedian Jason Mantzoukas (The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation) finally got the chance to appear on his favourite TV show — the weird and hilarious British game show “Taskmaster” — he didn’t want to play along normally. He wanted to be the ugly American villain who creates chaos. Jason joins Tom Power to tell us …

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Evan Redsky is exploring the cosmos 17:03

14d ago17:03

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When Evan Redsky sat down to write a song about his culture, he thought about three things: the movie “Interstellar,” the movie “Contact” with Jodie Foster, and the Ojibwe word that essentially means "see you later" (because there is no word for goodbye in Ojibwe). In this chat with guest host Talia Schlanger, Evan tells us how these elements make …

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Atsuko Okatsuka was technically kidnapped by her grandma 25:14

15d ago25:14

25:14

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka is able to make the most difficult life experiences seem funny. In her new stand-up special, “Father,” she takes a look at her complex childhood growing up undocumented in the U.S. (she was technically kidnapped by her own grandma, though she doesn’t see it that way). Atsuko joins guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about tu…

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This play is an adaptation of the longest poem ever written 24:09

15d ago24:09

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The longest poem ever written is a 4,000-year-old Sanskrit epic called the “Mahabharata,” which clocks in at roughly 1.8 million words. But the poem’s daunting length didn’t stop Toronto’s Why Not Theatre from adapting it into a large-scale play of the same name. A few months ago, Miriam Fernandes, the co-creator and star of the show, joined Tom Po…

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How The Young and the Restless led to more Black women becoming doctors 34:29

16d ago34:29

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Canadian actor Tonya Williams spent two decades playing Dr. Olivia Winters on “The Young and the Restless,” which made her one of the first Black actors to star on a soap opera. In 2001, she founded the Reelworld Film Festival, which champions diverse Canadian talent in the TV and film industry. Now, she’s been named an Officer of the Order of Cana…

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The Bear's Liza Colón-Zayas on the “cult” that tried to brainwash her 17:43

16d ago17:43

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On the hit series “The Bear,” Liza Colón-Zayas plays a middle-aged line cook named Tina who’s challenged by her mentors to learn new skills as a sous-chef. In some ways, her character’s story mirrors her own journey as an actor. With Season 4 of “The Bear” out now, we revisit Liza’s conversation with Tom Power about the scarcity and struggle she ha…

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493 / ELSA Speak 练AI口语真实评测（英语） - Hire an AI Coach for Learning English 8:03

18d ago8:03

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ELSA Speak 刚上线「职业定制课程」，我现场录屏。你会看到它如何用角色扮演考我、用雷达图逐音节打分，精准暴露我的发音短板。下载地址：https://elsaspeak.com/inf/BearLiu/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beartalk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Bear Liu

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For George Takei, coming out has been a lifelong process 32:32

19d ago32:32

32:32

George Takei is one of America’s most beloved actors and activists, known best for playing Hikaru Sulu in the “Star Trek” franchise. In 2019, he released a graphic memoir, “They Called Us Enemy,” which detailed his childhood experience at internment camps during the Second World War. Now, he’s released a follow-up book, “It Rhymes with Takei.” The …

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Phil Rosenthal is the luckiest person in the world 32:49

21d ago32:49

32:49

Phil Rosenthal is the creator, writer and executive producer of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” one of the most successful sitcoms of all time. But after the show wrapped in 2005, it took nearly 10 years for him to get his next dream project off the ground. Now, Phil’s food and travel show “Somebody Feed Phil” is in its eighth season on Netflix. He join…

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This post-apocalyptic thriller is a love letter to the director’s mom 20:46

20d ago20:46

20:46

In R.T. Thorne's directorial debut, “40 Acres,” the Canadian filmmaker imagines a post-apocalyptic world where food is scarce, society is in ruins and your family is under threat. It’s an intense movie about fighting for survival, but it also explores the complicated relationship between a mother and a son. R.T. joins Tom Power to share how his mot…

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Why Stephan James is “at risk of being great” 41:15

21d ago41:15

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Born and raised in Scarborough, actor Stephan James has defied the odds and climbed the ranks in Hollywood. He’s made a name for himself by playing major historical figures like runner Jesse Owens in “Race,” and civil rights activist John Lewis in Ava DuVernay’s film “Selma.” After working with legends like Julia Roberts and Laurence Fishburne, Ste…

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How Jully Black uses her singing “superpower” to advocate for others 24:53

22d ago24:53

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Jully Black is a powerhouse singer-songwriter from Toronto who’s often called Canada's queen of R&B soul. Earlier this year, Jully sat down with Tom Power to tell us how singing in church at age six put her on her artistic path, why she feels speaking out is always the right thing to do, and why her mother is her biggest influence.…

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Don’t call Jan Lisiecki a child prodigy 20:39

22d ago20:39

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Calgary’s Jan Lisiecki was only nine when made his orchestral debut as a classical pianist. While most of us were still figuring out cursive, he was playing sold-out recitals — so, of course, he was called a child prodigy. But Jan has complicated feelings about that term. A few months ago, he joined guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about his new …

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How Sorry, Baby takes a nuanced look at sexual assault 25:55

23d ago25:55

25:55

In just under five years, Eva Victor went from being a viral video comedian to writing, directing and starring in their own feature film, “Sorry, Baby.” The film tells the story of Agnes, a grad school student turned professor whose life was altered by an incident they refer to as “the bad thing.” What follows is a sensitive, fraught and often funn…

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Stephen Graham Jones is reinventing the vampire 28:15

23d ago28:15

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According to bestselling horror author Stephen Graham Jones, good stories don’t happen in heaven — they happen in hell. His latest novel, “The Buffalo Hunter Hunter,” is a chilling historical vampire story based on real events that happened to the Blackfeet Nation in the United States. Stephen joins guest host Talia Schlanger to discuss the metapho…

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492 / 被外貌评论刺痛之后，我学会了这件事 - Even Smart Creators Feel Ugly Sometimes 7:03

24d ago7:03

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在这期节目里，我分享了自己因为几条关于容貌的评论而产生焦虑的经历——哪怕我是个不太在意外貌的知识型播主。我讲述了这段被“丑男”评论刺痛的过程，以及我是如何通过与AI的对话逐渐理解和接纳自己的。当你面对外貌评价时，我们都可能感到脆弱，但你不是一个人。希望我的经历和思考能给你一些力量，面对这个外貌至上的时代，找到真正的自己。 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beartalk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Weekend Listen: Ocean Vuong finds beauty in a fast food shift 37:22

25d ago37:22

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Long before he became a bestselling writer, Ocean Vuong sold rotisserie chickens at Boston Market. In his latest novel, The Emperor of Gladness, he explores the meaning that can be found in the daily grind of a fast food restaurant. The book follows a young addict named Hai as he unexpectedly becomes caretaker to an elderly woman and makes unlikely…

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Jerry Bruckheimer knows how to build a summer blockbuster 15:50

26d ago15:50

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Jerry Bruckheimer is the Hollywood producer behind some of the biggest blockbusters of all time, including “Top Gun,” “Armageddon” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Now, he’s back with “F1,” which stars Brad Pitt as an aging Formula One driver who attempts to make a comeback 30 years after his career is derailed by an accident. Jerry joins guest host…

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U.S. Girls' Meg Remy is finally rooting for herself 26:12

26d ago26:12

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American musician Meg Remy, the creative force behind the Toronto-based experimental pop project U.S. Girls, is back with a new record, “Scratch It.” She sits down with guest host Gill Deacon to talk about the process of recording the album live to tape in a Nashville studio, and why she says this is her first album to come from a place of love and…

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Anar Ali quit her corporate job and created a hit cop drama 25:15

27d ago25:15

25:15

Anar Ali was working as a business development executive at Procter & Gamble when she decided to quit her job to become a writer. After publishing her first couple books, she transitioned into working in TV, and now, she’s the creator and executive producer of the hit CBC police procedural “Allegiance,” which was recently renewed for its third seas…

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Tanika Charles confronts her complicated family relationships 28:22

27d ago28:22

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You can’t choose your family. Even if they bring you joy or comfort, there’s almost always complexity too. On her new album, “Reasons to Stay,” Canadian R&B singer Tanika Charles explores all the hard conversations she’s wanted to have with her mom, dad and brother. The resulting record is raw, emotional, powerful and uplifting. Tanika sits down wi…

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